Management Project
Resume:
GERALD J. MASSARI, C.P.A., C.I.S.A.
Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Home: 425-***-****
abmkm9@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Versatile, knowledgeable financial professional with diversified experience
in overall leadership, business analysis, SOX compliance, process
facilitation and project management in financial, operational and
information systems functions.
KEY STRENGTHS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
> Plan and manage all aspects of the audit function including establishment
of annual and long-range audit plans, risk and fraud assessment, project
management, staff supervision and financial management.
> Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple integrated audits and
staff. Evaluating internal and fraud prevention controls, and business
processes for improvement.
> Implementation, coordination and management of SOX compliance efforts
across businesses using appropriate compliance methodologies and internal
control best practices.
> Recognized for team leadership, initiative and problem solving
capabilities. Creative problem-solving abilities coupled with a positive
and cooperative approach to challenges. Ability to liaison effectively
with cross-functional teams.
> Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to apply software, report writing tools and spreadsheets to
provide timely, accurate and understandable reports.
> Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Illinois State University. Certified
Public Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor
certifications.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor/Consulting, Seattle, WA
2008 - Current
o Development and implementation of overall audit strategy and approach to
ensure compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
o Proactive identification and remediation of solutions that mitigate risks
and potential fraud.
o Provide tools, procedures, timetables and direction to corporate and
business unit staff to achieve compliance responsibilities.
TULLY'S COFFEE COMPANY, SEATTLE, WA 2007 - 2008
Director, Corporate Accounting and Compliance
Director, Risk and Controls
o Management and supervision of Corporate Accounting functions, consisting
of Retail Accounting, Payroll, and Real Estate Accounting.
o Development and implementation of overall audit strategy and approach to
ensure initial and continued compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
o Proactive identification, remediation and implementation of solutions
that mitigate risks and potential fraud.
o Manage new process design, and system implementation and modification
projects to automate and streamline operations and controls.
o Provide tools, procedures, timetables and direction to corporate and
business unit staff to achieve compliance responsibilities.
o Provide clear and concise oral and written reports to the Board, Audit
Committee and business management.
o Supervision and coaching of internal staff assigned to participate in
audit projects.
o Management and supervision of external audit consultants, timelines and
budget.
o Development and coordination of annual and three-year audit plans,
timelines for review with external auditors and internal business
personnel.
FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, Seattle, WA 2004 - 2007
Internal Controls Manager
Internal Controls Analyst
o Development and implementation of overall audit strategy and approach to
ensure initial and continued compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
o Proactive identification, remediation and implementation of solutions
that mitigate risks and potential fraud.
o Manage new process design, and system implementation and modification
projects to automate and streamline operations.
o Provide clear, concise and accurate oral and written reports to the
Board, Audit Committee and business management.
o Provide tools, procedures, timetables and direction to corporate and
business unit staff to achieve compliance responsibilities.
o Supervision and coaching of internal staff assigned to participate in
audit projects.
o Management and supervision of external audit consultants, timelines and
budget.
o Development and coordination of annual and three-year audit plans,
timelines for review with external auditors and internal business
personnel.
WASHINGTON MUTUAL, Seattle, WA 2000 - 2004
Information Technology Audit Consultant III
Information Technology Audit Consultant II (Project Management)
o Managed audit project of company's largest system development project to
reengineer the Mortgage Lending System to an Internet based system.
o Managed system development audit project to develop company's e-business
web site.
o Managed a variety of application software development audit projects.
Conducted analysis of business requirements and system development life
cycle.
o Researched and developed security controls of newly developed Internet-
based applications.
o Supervised and trained staff on various application audit projects.
o Developed risk assessment databases utilizing a risk and rating model to
evaluate, prioritize, and identify audit risk and scope for application
audits and system development projects.
EDDIE BAUER, INC., Redmond, WA
1996 - 1999
Senior Controls Analyst
Controls Analyst
Consulted with all levels of management to develop a business planning
process, which included documentation and analysis of organizational
process cycles.
Initiated shift in audit focus from controls evaluation to more
consultative, CSA approach.
Initiated, managed and facilitated special project teams in areas of new
system design, process analysis, controls development and evaluation, and
process implementation.
GREAT NORTHERN ANNUITIES, Seattle, WA
1992 - 1994
Auditor
Designed and fully implemented the internal audit function for GNA and its
subsidiaries, to incorporate effective controls that minimized business and
financial risk.
Developed a risk and rating model used to evaluate, prioritize, and
identify audit risk, scope and functions for process analysis.
Initiated and managed special project teams in areas of new system design,
process analysis, controls implementation, and development of corporate
policies and procedures.
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