Project Manager Management

JEFF PAVELSCHAK, CFE, CIA

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Harvest, AL 35749 Cell: 256-***-****

Highly accomplished, analytical, astute and business savvy executive level

financial strategist with 14+ years experience in business development,

world class audit program management, financial management and account

management for global, Fortune 500 organizations. Extensive experience in

financial and strategic planning, reporting, risk assessment, project

management, business valuation, continuous process/performance improvement

and compliance. Solid track record of developing and implementing

innovative financial systems, streamlining operations, improving risk

management, heightening productivity and controlling costs. Senior

executive level experience with one of the "Big 4" accounting firms.

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP auditing standards and risk and control

issues. Empowering leader with ability to lead cross functional teams to

achieve positive results. Tactical decision maker with unique ability to

assimilate into new technologies and environments quickly. Enthusiastic

problem solver with business acumen to streamline operations, drive

performance and spearhead business strategies. Culturally diverse

professional with great exposure to international business practices in

global markets including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Brazil,

Argentina, Chile and Europe.

Financial Management ? International Business ? Audit Program Management ?

Risk Assessment

Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis ? Policy/Procedure Development ?

Operational Streamlining

Compliance ? Process Reengineering ? Cost Control ? Team Leadership &

Motivation ? Outsourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avocent Corporation, Huntsville, AL 2009 - present

Director Internal Audit, June 2009 - Present

Delivering comprehensive Internal Audit Services, managing several

projects, and developing infrastructure within project teams.

o Conducted comprehensive risk assessment for the Audit Committee,

resulting in a more streamlined approach to managing risk across the

organization. Coordinated and conducted interviews with over 50

senior executives and summarized results into global Risk Profiles to

prioritize the allocation of internal audit resources.

o Developed a 3 year risk based global internal audit plan (integrated

with SOX compliance).

o Managed and performed internal investigations resulting from the

Global Ethics hotline.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Phoenix, AZ 2000 - 2009

Senior Manager (Advisory Services), 2005 - February 2009

Entrusted to anchor and cultivate client relationships for $3M book of

business including various Fortune 500 organizations within manufacturing,

hospitality, and healthcare industries. Additional accountabilities include

25-employee staff management, leadership for Arizona Advisory Service

practice, internal audit management, business development, account

management, client relations and training/development.

o Served as the Internal Audit Leader for three companies, worked

closely with senior level management to provide consulting services

and advice on practical solutions to mitigate risk and improve

significant business processes.

o Devised relationships with C-suite and Audit committees, solidifying

partnerships and increasing client satisfaction through global

relationships and increased quality service.

o Served in key leadership roles for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

initiatives, have a successful track record assisting company leaders

build the organization structure and implement the business plans

necessary to identify and monitor risk, and to meet Sarbanes-Oxley 302

and 404 compliance requirements.

o Improved productivity through design and delivery of 10 training

workshops for staff, senior management and management personnel.

o Instrumental in maintaining turnover rate of less than 3% over five

year span through demonstrated leadership in recruitment, training,

coaching and mentoring of financial professionals.

o Streamlined efficiencies for companywide risk management efforts

through conduction of comprehensive risk assessment and ultimate

reprioritization of 10K hours of internal audit resources.

Manager (Risk Advisory Services), 2001 - 2005

Performed internal audits for numerous large manufacturing clients with

budgets ranging from $500K to $1M, as well as contract auditing projects

for telecommunications and healthcare industries. Additional

accountabilities included client risk assessment, financial reporting,

program implementation and team supervision/development.

o Successfully completed all business engagements within time and

budgetary constraints, while reducing overall administration time and

travel costs by 10%.

o Served as a Project Manager for several clients, planned engagement

work, defined scope, minimized schedule slippage and tracked status.

Also served as a mentor to approximately 15 seniors and staff.

o Increased utilization of Arizona Risk Advisory practice via meticulous

schedule management and performance evaluation of 15 personnel.

o Instrumental in continuing high caliber staffing pipeline through

campus recruitment at Arizona State University and the University of

Arizona.

Senior Auditor (Internal Audit Services), 2000 - 2001

Enacted internal audit projects for key managed healthcare and

manufacturing clients and supervised multiple teams of 3-5 senior/staff

auditors.

o Brought all audit engagements to fruition within 10% of budget.

o Enhanced productivity of team through design and implementation of

database for audit issues and performance tracking management action

plans.

IMPERIAL CHEMical Industries, Cleveland, OH 1998 - 2000

Corporate Financial Analyst - Glidden Paints Division, 1999 - 2000

Earned promotion to perform budgeting, forecasting, cost benefit analysis

and financial reporting functions for nine U.S. paint plants within Glidden

Paints Division of world's leading, $6B provider of coatings, adhesives,

starches and synthetic polymers.

o Authored and presented plant shutdown scenario proposals, resulting in

closure of two paint plants and cost savings of $50M.

Corporate Financial Auditor, 1998 - 1999

Designed and implemented audit programs, providing leading practices and

recommendations for operational efficiency for manufacturing facilities.

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, Cleveland, OH 1996 - 1998

Field Auditor

Performed financial/operational review of retail operations including cash

management, inventory control, security, expense control, credit and

collections for this $8B, 10K-employee leading producer of paints and

coatings within the U.S.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

BBA - Accounting, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certified Internal Auditor

CPA Certificate - In Progress

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continuing Education: Institute of Internal Auditors General Audit

Managers' Conference, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner Workshop:

Fraud Prevention E-Fraud, Preventing and Detecting Technology Based Crimes

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