Accounting Management

Darryl U. Gordon

**** ********* ********** ****., #*** ( Atlanta, GA 30341 ( Phone: 404-643-

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Professional Profile

Experienced in the genre of Sarbanes Oxley Financial, Operational and

Information Technology (IT), Internal Audit, External Audit, GRC and

Restatement of financial statements for accuracy to ensure compliance with

GAAP, GAAS, IRS, FEMA, FTA and other regulatory guidelines.

Dedicated professional with twenty years of experience developing and

implementing financial systems, strategies, processes and controls that

significantly improve P&L scenarios.

Industry emphasis has been with government, transportation, technology,

internet service providers, food service industry, manufacturing,

telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, entertainment, media,

healthcare-IT, and public accounting.

Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices;

cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies; and lasting business

relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.

Extensive background in financial and operational audit reviews, IT

application reviews, annual compliance audits, general ledger accounting,

budgeting, forecasting, cash management, restructuring analyses, cost

containment reporting, forensic accounting, bankruptcy and litigation

reviews.

Proven Areas of Expertise

Sarbanes-Oxley Regulation Contract Negotiations & Project Management

404 Strategic Alliances Corporate & Investment

SOP 97-2 & SAS-70 Budgeting, Forecasting Finance

Policy and Procedure & Cost Management Forensic Accounting

Implementation Income Tax Accounting & Financial System

IT General Controls & Reporting Conversions

Oracle GRC Implementation Staff Recruitment and Transaction Support

Month-end Closing, FAS Retention (Mergers & Acquisition)

115,133, SFAS 101 & 104

Technical Writing

Organizational Development

Professional Accomplishments

Senior Audit, Finance, IT and GRC Management

Planning and directing activities of staffing.

Performing restatement of financial statements for accuracy to ensure

compliance with GAAP, GAAS, IRS, A-133, FASB, GASB, FEMA, FTA and other

regulatory guidelines for government, technology, food industry,

manufacturing, internet service provider, medical and rehabilitation

industry.

Developing internal audit scope based on risk sensitivity, evaluating

control design and adequacy for implementation of Oracle Governance, Risk,

Compliance (GRC).

Reviewing internal control documentation, evaluate adequacy and

effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act

(SOX) Section 404, SOP 97-2 and SAS-70.

Identifying business, information technology and regulatory risks to

improve efficiencies.

Performing general accounting and finance functions such as bank

reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, related accrual

reconciliation, encumbrances and specific account reviews.

Technical Writing - creating and developing policy and procedure for

business integrating documentation process including requirements within

the project development life cycle; preparing test plans and test scripts.

Providing recommendations to align current accounting processes and

procedures with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Analyzing and projecting eCommerce financial performance in comparison to

established goals.

Identifying, assessing and communicating issues affecting profitability

Performing business, financial, operations and merchandising analysis to

impact top-line and bottom-line results and support decision making

Managing the timely and effective completion of assigned audits, including

delegation of audit modules to project team members and overseeing the

delivery of output.

Performing regulatory and other compliance reviews for Risk Management,

Quality Management and Government Social Responsibility.

Performing IT, COBIT, CAATS audits and/or process reviews to identify

opportunities where enhancements to internal controls can be

cost-effectively achieved in IT infrastructure, systems, operations and

processes.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active

listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.

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Director of Finance and Administration - Controller Management

Managed the institute finances, including budgeting, fiscal reports, audit

preparation, and grant reporting. Analyzed various contracts for revenue

recognition for financial reporting

Participated in the successful conversions to the SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft,

and Great Plains based general ledger systems without any interruption of

accounting operations for technology, manufacturing, government and

healthcare-IT companies.

Participated in audits to identify value-added opportunities that impact

key performance measures, improve processes, strengthen internal controls

and ensure compliance with Company policies.

Implemented FASB 117; performed continuous review of accounting compliance

with FASB, GAAP, IRS, and other regulatory guidelines

Implemented cash management, investment strategies and revenue recognition

Supervised the preparation of monthly account reconciliations for all

accounts

Reviewed tax returns prepared by CPA's

Established a 403B plan for company employees, enhancing the company's

benefits package.

Provided guidance to the Human Resources Department with respect to fringe

benefits, including 401K plan.

Supervision of staff (3) interns (5) and member volunteers (50) on

different fundraising activities.

Coordinated employment activities, such as those concerned with preparing

job requisitions; interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates;

on-the-job indoctrination and additional training; supervisory follow-up,

development, and rating of employees.

Performed external, internal and inter-entity accounts receivable

reconciliation for US generated accounts.

Analyzed results/explanations provided by sub-contractors performing

sub-ledger to ledger reconciliation for reasonableness.

Communicated with internal/external auditors and various levels of

management regarding the status of the Accounts Receivable.

Analyzed system data to reduce non-compliance with corporate expense items

for balanced scorecard.

Performed investigations of illegal activity and violations of company

expense guidelines.

Supported the annual and long range strategic planning process.

Work History

Senior Audit, Finance, Capital Advantage, L.L.C., November 2009 -

IT & GRC Consultant Atlanta, GA Present

Senior Audit and Disaster Recovery Consultants, April, 2009 -

Financial Consultant November 2009

New Orleans, LA

Senior Corporate Eclipsys Corporation, Atlanta, January 2008 - March

Auditor GA 2009

Senior Audit, Finance, Capital Advantage, L.L.C., October 2003 -

IT & GRC Consultant Atlanta, GA January 2008

Internal Audit Manager Lucent Technologies, Inc., January 2000 -

Atlanta, GA September 2003

Director of Finance & American Institute for August 1997 - January

Administration Managing Diversity, Inc., 2000

Atlanta, GA

Controller 100 Black Men of Atlanta, July 1994 - August

Inc., 1997

Atlanta, GA

Accountant/Auditor Tarica, Grizzle & Whittemore, June 1991 - July 1994

PC, CPA's,

Atlanta, GA

Education

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; B.B.A.; Accounting, Cum Laude

University of Phoenix, Atlanta, GA - M.B.A. Candidate 2010

CPA - 2 parts completed will sit again 2nd quarter

CIA - in progress

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Technical Skills - Proficient in using

Major Financial Microsoft Other Other Desktop Query Tools,

Systems Software Financial Software Environments

Systems

SAP Project Best / FAS 90 Lotus 1-2-3 Business

Oracle Excel People Tools Analyzer

Hyperion Access PeopleSoft Lotus Notes SQL

Essbase Word MAS90 WordPerfect XP

Hyperion Outlook MSA Turbo Tax AS 400

Enterprise PowerPoint Peachtree Tax Cut Mainframe

Great Plains Visio Accounting Risk Navigator Win00

AFIN QuickBooks Win98

Blackbaud Quicken FRX Vista

FundWare Solomon Oracle GRC

Lawson CYMA

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