LORI B. FORD, CPA, CIA

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Sunrise, FL 33322 abnt4l@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced, energetic and self-motivated Auditing Professional with 12 years experience and a

proven ability in project management. Excellent people, analytical, communication and

leadership skills with an uncompromising work ethic who flourishes in a challenging work

environment. Reputation as a teacher and trainer who mentors and motivates staff for promotion

to the next level.

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience Process Improvement

Managed staff of six Auditors Procedural efficiency

Completed Financial and Operational Audits Presentation skills

Certified Internal Auditor Certified Public Accountant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL 2000 - 2009

Director, Internal Audit (2003 - 2009)

Reported to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the SVP-CFO. Managed staff of

Senior and Staff Auditors in financial and operational compliance audits for 300+ local, area,

regional and corporate locations. Designed and implemented the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley

Section 404 compliance plan.

Internal Audit:

Analyzed risk assessment and determined audit plan which ensured an average of 30%

proper revenue coverage was obtained on an annual basis.

Executed financial and operational audits with audit staff. Resulted in timely completion of

approved audit plan and increased teamwork bonds.

Completed and assisted with investigations into Alert-Line calls as assigned by Compliance

Committee. As a committee member, ensured all calls were handled in a timely manner.

Coordinated activities with five external auditors which maximized efficiency and audit

coverage.

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404:

Implemented and coordinated testing procedures which satisfied Sarbanes-Oxley section 404

compliance requirements for 5 years.

Assumed additional audit responsibilities of 300+ hours on behalf of External Auditors to

reduce fees.

Analyzed key control deficiencies and assisted in developing corrective action plans which

strengthened internal control processes and reduced the possibility of fraud.

Reviewed annually internal control processes to identify efficiencies. Implemented

corrective action plans which addressed issues and resulted in stronger internal controls.

Updated Audit Committee and executive management on internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley

compliance testing and results which increased communication flow and management

awareness.

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Senior Internal Auditor (2000 – 2003)

Planned and executed field financial and operational audits in conjunction with four Staff

Auditors and Director.

Updated financial and operational audit program steps which incorporated changes indicated

by internal business owners. Strengthened the program which ensured major areas of

concern were addressed.

Trained up to six Staff Auditors in all processes and procedures. Resulted in promotions with

increased responsibilities.

Led more than 20 annual Audit summary conferences with local, area and regional

management to discuss audit findings and corrective actions that were needed.

Prepared draft and final audit reports and ensured distribution to appropriate individuals.

Formalized findings and required management to document corrective action

implementation.

MCGLADREY & PULLEN, Davenport, IA 1996 – 2000

Senior Auditor

Planned and executed financial audits for clients in the automotive, manufacturing and

governmental areas.

Scheduled staff and prepared budgets based on anticipated hours.

Prepared presentations for City Council meetings including suggestions to management to

improve and strengthen processes and any finding noted during independent audits.

Trained up to three Staff Auditors.

EDUCATION

Masters of Accountancy, (MAC), Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO

Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance - Minor, Economics

Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO

Bachelor of Arts (BA), French, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint

Lawson: General Ledger, Asset Management, Accounts Payable and Payroll (HRIS) modules

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