Manager Management

MARIANNE KESOCK CPA, CIA, CISA, MBA

440-***-**** ( **********@*******.***

Experienced Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor & Six

Sigma Blackbelt with strong leadership skills used to successfully fulfill

and execute audit management & lead financial operations for international

billion dollar corporations. In-depth expertise with financial analysis,

budgets & annual profit plans, audit program development, risk assessments,

SOX compliance, audit strategy development, and talent management.

Catapulted firm productivity by identifying and originating process

improvements and streamlining initiatives. Consistently meet and exceed

tight deadlines.

Internal Auditing ( Financial Accounting ( Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (

Shared Service Processes

Performance Management ( Profit Planning & Forecasting ( Financial Analysis

( Global Operations

Pension Accounting ( Process Improvement ( Budget Control & Management (

Contract Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rockwell AUTOMATION, Mayfield Heights, Ohio ( Feb 2010-Present

$4.3B international provider of industrial automation power, control and

information solutions.

Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant

Interim role on the Financial Planning & Analysis team supporting a $220

million business unit. Backfill day to day management duties during

transition to SAP module. Responsible for reporting and analysis of

actuals, budgets, and forecasts associated with 9 U.S. based local solution

centers. Monitor progress of engineering projects and assessment of

revenue recognition cycle through application of completed contract or

percentage of completion accounting methods. Ensure the timely preparation

of balance sheet account reconciliations and adequate disposition of dated

items. Coach and mentor junior team members.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Marysville, Ohio ( Apr 2006-Dec 2009

$3.0B international manufacturer and marketer of lawn fertilizer, grass

seed, and growing media products.

Manager, Internal Audit

Chief leadership and management of internal resources for financial,

operational, SOX, and IT audits. Structure and outline auditing plans.

Verify business processes to identify efficiencies, objectives, and

processes. Consistently ensure compliance to all SOX protocols and

requirements. Administer talent management process for 5 professional

staff. Negotiate contracts and direct work scope of 3rd party service

providers. Conduct and execute the annual risk assessment process.

Collaborate on key projects with the Chief Internal Auditor. Prepare time

budgets, audit programs, risk assessments, audit strategy development,

staffing requirements, and scheduling. Establish deadlines, budget

projections, and quality control standards. Strategic liaison with several

business units to ensure adequate controls and best practices in place.

Responsible for testing adequacy of system configurations.

Key Accomplishments:

. Triggered $200K in annual savings by strategically in-sourcing projects

that were outsourced.

. Realized $100K in travel savings per year by coordinating resources and

operations.

. Championed reductions in SOX controls among business units by 20%.

. Identified several fraud schemes totaling $140k; outlined corrective

action steps.

. Deployed and implemented SAP training department-wide.

. Liaised with senior management to conceptualize comprehensive contracts

with outsourced manufacturers.

. Served as finance lead in wind-down of Smith & Hawken business unit.

GRANT THORNTON, Cleveland, Ohio ( Apr 2005-Mar 2006

A leading firm offering global accounting, tax and business advisory

services operating in 80+ countries.

Manager, Business Advisory Services

Oversaw and managed projects, sourcing operations, employee

training/development, retention, and budgeting. Supervised and mentored

teams on various engagements; key point of contact on engagements.

Orchestrated engagement budgeting processes and participated in numerous

practice development activities.

Key Accomplishment:

. Championed role as an engagement leader for $1M SOX assignment, leading

team of 10 professionals ranging from intern to manager level.

EATON CORPORATION, Cleveland, Ohio ( Jul 1999-Apr 2005

A diversified manufacturing company with sales of $13B.

Manager, Global Pension Accounting (2001-2005)

Promoted to role of increasing authority due to excellence in internal

auditing, team development, and process re-engineering. Spearheaded and

benchmarked accounting for pensions, post-retirement, and medical

operations. Oversaw a $250M budget and facilitated annual profit planning

process and monthly forecasting. Deployed monthly management reports that

depicted key performance measures for senior management. Led a 5 person

financial analyst team through administering goal setting & performance

appraisals. Instituted SOX compliance procedures. Negotiated contracts &

managed relationship with multiple third party service providers.

Sustained and maintained internal controls for pension payroll shared

service process. Led team to transition shared service pension payroll to

an outsourced provider.

Key Accomplishments:

. Enforced timely reconciliation processes which uncovered a $13M

adjustment.

. Conceptualized and launched a balanced scorecard for performance

monitoring and management.

. Slashed actuarial fees by $150K/year through in-sourcing projects that

were traditionally outsourced.

Supervisor, Internal Audit (1999-2001)

Managed a 10 member team, leading multiple engagements traveling to North

American locations. Assessed and evaluated staff performance. Built

reputation for improving internal controls and enhancing audit methodology.

Key Accomplishments:

. Integrated audit techniques for audits, increasing engagement

productivity.

. Served as Interim Controller at plant in Alabama delivering expertise in

financial operations management.

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Career Note: Additional roles as Sr. Internal Auditor for Gencorp Inc (1998-

1999). Sr. Financial Analyst and Internal Auditor for FirstEnergy (1990-

1998). Early experience as Staff Auditor for Deloitte & Touche (1989 -

1990)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MBA, Finance

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Training & Development

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Six Sigma Black Belt

Passed CISA Exam (need to fulfill experience requirement)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Internal Auditors

Institute of Management Accountants

American Institute of CPA's

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP ( Oracle ( Hyperion ( ACL (Audit Command Language)

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