ANDREW BURCH, C.P.A.

ac69wi@r.postjobfree.com

702-***-****

SUMMARY

C.P.A. with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in Financial Statement Accounting and Auditing with an extensive background in Operational and IT internal control design and testing. Desires a challenging role as a Compliance Consultant/Manager or a Financial Consultant.

SKILLS

Change management

Proficiency in establishing and maintaining Internal Controls for the protection of personal/private information including PHI and PCI

Results-oriented

Training and development

Quick learner

Contract auditing

Excellent communication

Reports generation and analysis

Financial records and processing

Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE

Auditor Robert Half/Protiviti Phoenix, AZ

07/2018 to Current

Inspected internal controls for IT and Operations at American Airlines and Insight to determine compliance with SEC, PCAOB, and industry regulations.

Communicated audit findings by preparing final documentation.

Auditor Wells Fargo Phoenix, AZ

01/2017 to 06/2018

Identified weakness and successes of existing IT control systems.

Prepared Process Narratives and System Flow Diagrams of internal IT SOX controls.

Designed effective and complete test of internal procedures.

Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation for Internal Control Testing.

09/2016 to 12/2016

Internal Auditor Robert Half-Wells Fargo Phoenix, AZ

Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations, including SEC and Federal Reserve.

Auditor Robert Half (contracted to Wells Fargo) Phoenix, AZ

09/2016 to 12/2016

Identified weakness and successes of existing IT control systems.

Audit Coordinator Robert Half-Ciox Health Phoenix, AZ

05/2016 to 09/2016

Audited information and implemented all data into spreadsheets using Excel.

Created and implemented an audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.

Auditor Western Alliance Bancorp Phoenix, AZ

02/2016 to 04/2016

Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand their level of compliance.

Created and implemented an audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.

Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.

Manager of Internal Audit Silver State Schools Credit Union Las Vegas, NV

03/2012 to 01/2016

Redesigned the Internal Audit Department.

Created an annual business plan for auditing and testing of Internal Controls

Supervised a staff of auditors to perform Operational, financial, and IT audits.

Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated them to the proper personnel.

Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.

Ensured compliance for the protection of PCI.

Internal Audit Manager Ahern Rentals Las Vegas, NV

03/2008 to 03/2012

Established an Audit Department.

Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand their level of compliance.

Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations, including SEC.

Provided detailed, yet understandable risk and compliance concepts to key stakeholders in the organization.

Created and implemented an audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.

Determined which processes would improve internal controls and operating efficiency for the company.

Coached new employees so that they were informed of the company's processes, procedures and deadlines.

Ensured compliance for the protection of PCI.

Sr Accountant/Sr Auditor Sierra Health Services Las Vegas, NV

03/2000 to 03/2008

Aligned all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.

Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations or boards of directors.

Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.

Performed research and due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.

Assisted the CFO with the production of the monthly financials, management reports and board packages.

Reviewed accountants book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.

Audited information and implemented all data into spreadsheets using Excel.

Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations, including the SEC and State Insurance Regulators.

Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.

Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated them to the proper personnel.

Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand their level of compliance.

Ensured compliance for the protection of PHI.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Accounting Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT, United States

Graduated 1994

3.5 GPA

Helped establish and was the first Treasurer of the Psychology Club.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member of ISACA

Formerly member of Institute of Internal Auditors

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

Licensed in AZ by the State Board of Accountancy since July 2007 (Still Active)

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