Project Manager Management
Resume:
Paul Bailey, CIA
Boston, MA *****
(***) *** – **93 / email: **********@*****.***
Summary
Results oriented Internal Audit leader and CIA with a strong track record of performance in global and diverse publicly traded
manufacturing companies and public accounting. Utilizing root cause analysis, professional insights, general financial and operational
business acumen, and a team approach to drive organizational improvements, internal control compliance, and implementation of best
practices. Reported to CFO and Audit Committee. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal
skills and adept relationship building at all levels; capable of resolving multiple and complex issues while motivating staff. Other
strengths include hands on experience with integrated operational audits, financial internal controls (SOX-404 Compliance),
corporate governance, annual internal audit planning, and acquisition integration.
Business Experience
Sensata Technologies, Attleboro, MA June 2006 – February 2009
Formerly a division of Texas Instruments Inc. with operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia – revenue $1.4B
Internal Audit Manager
Assumed Internal Audit Director responsibilities in August 2008
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Prepared and presented quarterly internal audit department presentations to senior management and audit committee
Managed $700K internal audit department budget
Project Manager for global SOX-404 compliance:
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Led business cycle process documentation effort
Performed internal controls rationalization (key vs. non-key controls)
Directed and assisted with internal controls testing; nine locations: US, Mexico, Europe, and Asia
Coordinated efforts with IT department on General Computer and application controls
Evaluated internal controls deficiencies and remediation activities
Provided periodic project budgeting and results reporting to senior management / audit committee
Routinely interfaced with Sensata's external auditors on internal control related matters
Managed $2M external support budget related to Year 1 SOX-404 compliance (2007)
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Managed four Internal Auditors located in Attleboro and Shanghai offices:
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Directed staff on planning, testing, and reporting phases of internal audits
Quality reviewed internal audit workpapers and related findings
Issued final internal audit reports to senior management / audit committee
Compiled annual Internal Audit plans (2007-2009):
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Interviewed senior management team for input on business issues, concerns, risks
Complied and distributed annual risk assessment survey via MS-SharePoint
Prepared / proposed annual internal audit plans to senior management / audit committee
Assisted senior management team with the following projects:
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Functional currency analysis (2006)
Malaysia physical inventory management (2008)
Post acquisition integration evaluation of Airpax-Dimensions (2008)
Accounting Quality Reviews (AQRs) for Americas, Europe, and Asia
Quarterly Officer certification of quarterly financial statements
Ongoing assistance to Security Officer on fraud related matters
Led implementation of Sensata’s global ethics hotline
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Led initial evaluation of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) implementation
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Vitale Caturano and Co. P.C., Boston, MA November 2004 – June 2006
350 person Regional Public Accounting firm
Senior Associate
Led SOX-404, operational, and / or compliance engagements for the following clients: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Oxygene,
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EMD-Lexington, AbioMed, Color Kinetics, Virtusa, Boston Private Bank, Sharon Credit Union, and Cumberland Farms
Managed engagement budgets, staff, and routinely interacted with client management
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Sappi – North America, Boston, MA 2002 – 2004
Publicly traded South African paper & pulp manufacturing company – North American revenue $1. 2B
Senior Financial and Operational Auditor
Performed financial and operational audits at both corporate and manufacturing locations; areas of coverage included
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procurement, construction (new and rebuilds), and inventory
Assisted management with SAP implementation with focus on review of integration and and data migration test results
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Assisted management with initial SOX-404 roll-out and special projects
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Lead auditor on fraud investigation involving procurement personnel
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United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT 1998 – 2002
Diverse, publicly traded $50B multi-national manufacturing company
Pratt & Whitney – Large Commercial Engines
Area Financial Manager 2000 - 2002
Performed financial analysis in support of new commercial jet engine and after market sales
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Supported Asian and European aviation markets by responding to airlines' RFPs; typically responding to 350 RFPs annually.
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Large airline customers included: Qantas Airways, Singapore Air, JAL, Nippon Air, Korean Air, China Eastern, Ryan Air,
Tui, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Egypt Air
Routinely worked with Sales, Engineering, and Legal departments in preparation of bid packages, sales contracts
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Participated in direct negotiations with Ethiopian Airlines on $50M new engine and after market campaign (Addis Abba)
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UTC Corporate – Internal Audit
Senior Financial & Operational Auditor 1998 - 2000
Led financial and operational internal audit engagements at Hamilton-Sundstrand, Otis, and Carrier companies; following
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structured General Accounting Review (GAR) programs
Participated in JD Edwards ERP system post implementation review
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Participated in evaluation of internal controls related to IBM E-Procurement application / system
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Identified improper trade / payments related to Otis Elevator contract while on 3 month assignment in the Singapore office
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Business Experience: October 1989 – June 1998
Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield, New York, NY Project Team Leader
CIGNA, Bloomfield, CT (insurance) Senior Internal Auditor
Fleet Bank, Boston, MA (real estate) Senior Auditor
Hartford Insurance Group, Hartford, CT Advanced Staff Auditor
Education and Certifications
University of Rhode Island, BS Finance
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Member Boston Chapter Institute of Internal Auditors
Software / Technology Experience
MS Office: Excel / Word / PowerPoint / SharePoint; VISO Flowcharting; Oracle ERP application controls; SAP
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