Manager Accounting

Derek W. Knepple, CPA

*** ****** *** **** *******, MS 39047 615-***-**** *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the accounting/finance industry that will utilize my previous education

and experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Supervisor, Specialty Accounting - HORNE LLP, Jackson, MS July 09 Present

Provide accounting oversight and transparency related to Stafford Act and Hurricane Katrina.

Coordinate with applicants and MEMA regarding recoupment of federal funds.

Ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding procurement, monitoring and cash disbursements

Senior Associate, Assurance/Specialty Accounting - HORNE LLP, Jackson, MS July 08 June 09

Directed team of 5 in the disbursement of over $14 million to Hurricane Katrina Victims.

Acted as a mentor to 7 new team members.

Served as part of a project management team for State of Mississippi.

Suggested and implemented changes in operations to allow the funds to disburse more quickly while

protecting the integrity of the operations.

Continued work as an auditor, serving as an in-charge on engagements, making me responsible for

writing audit procedures based on an analysis of the client s internal controls operating effectiveness

and solving problems occurring in the field.

Participated in team of three that prepared response to Mississippi s RFI for ARRA.

Prepared checklists based on extensive research of ARRA to provide deliverables to potential clients.

Associate, Assurance - HORNE LLP, Jackson, MS August 06 June 08

Served on engagement teams in the following industries: Transportation, Healthcare, Automotive,

Mortgage, Banking, Manufacturing and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing.

Worked on general audit areas, including internal controls analysis and testing for private companies.

Provided the necessary research on accounting issued encountered.

Utilized IDEA software and electronic work papers.

Relationship Manager Bank of the South, Mount Juliet, TN April 05 July 06

Graduated with Top Honors from Southeastern School of Commercial Lending Vanderbilt University.

Responsible for underwriting of commercial and consumer loans.

Assist in maintenance and compliance of loan portfolios as well as growing portfolios.

Commercial Loan Officer, Relationship Manager SunTrust Bank, Nashville, TN January 04 March 05

Responsible for growth and maintenance of commercial loan portfolio.

Developed extensive list of business prospects.

Diligently researched prospects.

Consulted with senior lenders and managers to structure deals that benefited prospects/clients.

Exhibited understanding of SunTrust credit policies.

Commercial Officer, Portfolio Specialist July 02 December 03

Analyzed industry and competitive issues of clients and assisted in preparation of strategic reviews.

Participated in client and prospect calls.

Monitored client covenants and accounts in preparation of new and annual credit memos

Management Associate June 01 June 02

One of four selected for Management Training Program. One of two for Commercial Lending Program.

Completed formal bank credit training program.

Received training through rotations of retail, mortgage, commercial, and corporate lending.

Assisted in recruitment of prospective employees from various universities.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy

Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Certified Public Accountant, Licensed by State of Mississippi, 2008

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee three-year company coordinator for JA Bowl-A-Thon

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Member of Toucan Party Committee

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Sunnybrook Children s Home Member of HORNE s Sunnybrook Council

EDUCATION:

Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN August 05 May 06

Adult Studies Accounting

May 2005 CPA Eligible

University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS August 97 May 01

Bachelors of Business Administration

Banking and Finance/Managerial Finance

GPA: 3.57

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