Manager Engineer

Brian W. Miller, CPA

**** ********* **., ********, **** 43026

Mobile: 614-***-****

abnmlp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

Results-oriented leader with broad experience in accounting, finance, and audit.

PROFILE:

A driven manager who emphasizes team building and development to achieve

results. Proven record of effectively solving complex issues by collaborating

across an organization. A problem-solver who delivers effective solutions.

Delivered results in businesses of varying sizes, ranging from closely held to

Fortune 200.

Financial Reporting and Analysis; Internal Control Development and

SPECIALTIES:

Assessment; Sarbanes-Oxley; P&L Management; Project Management; Risk

Assessment and Mitigation.

EXPERIENCE:

June 2007 to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Corporate Controllership

Present Assistant Controller

Lead the preparation and analysis of the GAAP financial statements for the

property & casualty insurance division of Nationwide. Manage the external

audit for the seven audited financial statements in the division. Drive

continuous improvement and process redesign projects within the division

including reporting/analysis changes, system process changes, and process

reengineering.

• Led the risk assessment and control identification effort needed to

implement SOX across the division.

• Drive efficiencies in the external audit process, reducing additional fees.

• Led cross-functional effort to re-engineer regulatory reporting operations,

nearly eliminating all assessed penalties resulting from operational issues.

August 2004 to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Office of Internal Audit

June 2007 Internal Audit Manager

Managed and performed financial, operational, and compliance audits of various

processes and business units within Nationwide. Led varying sized teams to

deliver timely and actionable results while developing and challenging team

members. Developed corrective actions with management to resolve issues and

communicated these results to the audit committee.

• Led the effort to design the audit methodologies to integrate IT audits within

other operational and financial audits.

• Developed the program to on-board new staff resulting in higher

productivity and increased engagement from new hires.

• Developed risk assessment tools to develop the risk-based audit plan while

identifying new/emerging risks.

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July 2002 to Integrated Building Systems

August 2004 Controller/Treasurer

Managed all financial reporting, accounting, inventory, and general

administration functions. Led initiative to integrate financial and risk

management discipline into daily operations. Recognized for continuously

improving the delivery time of relevant financial data to key decision makers.

• Reduced monthly close cycles by 11 days.

• Reduced overdue receivables by 66% by implementing new policies and

procedures.

• Reduced overhead expenses by nearly 7% by proactively managing

contracts with vendors and suppliers.

• Implemented an internal bid review process which resulted in additional

revenues of nearly $200K in the first six months from identifying and

correcting errors in the bids prior to their submission.

• Actively managed the external audit leading to a 10% reduction in audit

fees.

December 1995 to Rea & Associates, Inc. CPA’s

July 2002 Manager

Led and managed engagements for clients in multiple industries including

construction, trucking and printing as well as governmental agencies including

counties, school districts, and cities. Developed and trained staff as a training

instructor as well as on the job during engagements. Recognized as the office IT

specialist for attestation and consulting engagements.

EDUCATION: Capital University, BA in Accounting

OTHER: Certified Public Accountant

Homeless Families Foundation, Audit Committee

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