Manager Management

MARK J. STERLING, CI A, CFE

* ***** **** ***** ~ Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 ~ 856-***-**** ~ *********@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

COMMITMENT I NTEGRITY LEADERSHIP S TRATEGIC

A proven visionary and strategic leader that translates audit strategies into the achievement of audit objectives,

improvement of internal controls, and mitigation of risk exposure. Skilled in enhancing profitability, streamlining

financial and audit processes, developing strategic initiatives, and introducing process improvements. Dedicated to

maintaining a reputation built on quality, audit expertise, business acumen, and uncompromising ethics. Comprehensive

audit experience in publicly traded and privately held companies within healthcare, retail, consumer products,

manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, commercial/residential real estate and insurance industries.

Committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through consensus building, ethical approach, and disciplined

decision making.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Stewardship Internal Control Evaluation Accounting & Auditing

Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Risk Management

GAAP Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Sarbanes Oxley

FAS Compliance Staff Supervision & Training Risk Control Model

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Currently managing a $4MM ERP system implementation.

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Streamlined SOX compliance program and reduced costs by over 60% for current employer.

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Implemented the internal audit and compliance function within several organizations.

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Successfully project managed a major system integration of a significant subsidiary while completing 9 months

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of work within 4 months.

Spearheaded the integration of a newly purchased subsidiary within 60 days, which was 30 days sooner than

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projected by executive management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIOTELEMTRY INC. – Malvern, PA • 2010 – Present

P UBLICLY TRADED ORGANIZATION: NASDAQ – “BEAT; M ANUFACTURES / SELLS MEDICAL DEVICES (B RAEMAR); PROVIDES ECG

MONITORING SERVICES (C ARDIO N ET ) AND PROVIDES CARDIAC SAFETY SERVICES TO THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AND MEDICAL DEVICE

COMPANIES (C ARDIO C ORE ).

Director of Internal Audit / SOX Compliance / Financial Operations

Maintain full responsibility for the internal audit & SOX compliance function. Prepare and present audit (and SOX

compliance) results to line management, executive management and the audit committee. Lead cross functional

integration teams to consolidate / optimize newly acquired entities. At management’s request, lead various corporate

initiatives such as new system / application roll outs impacting the company’s accounting & financial reporting. Manage

the Company’s 401K plan.

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Key Achievements:

Designed and executed the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program; reduced compliance costs by $250K

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during second year of compliance with an additional $100K savings realized every year thereafter. Spearheaded

the system integration of a $25 million subsidiary on time and under budget.

Led integration for the $13 million device manufacturing subsidiary; achieved full integration in 60 days, which

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was 30 days ahead of projected schedule.

Integrated a $7 million ECG monitoring subsidiary. This resulted in the closing of five (5) facilities and a

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reduction in staff of forty five (45); Achieved an (annualized) savings of approximately $600K.

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AC LORDI West Chester, PA • 2006 2010

REGIONAL CONSULTING FIRM WITH SERVICE LINES FOCUSED ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES; MANAGED ENGAGEMENTS OF

PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES (NASDAQ & NYSE) WITH ANNUAL REVENUES FROM $50 MILLION – $ 1 BILLION ( INCLUDING

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS ).

Senior Audit Manager

Directed internal audit outsource and client co sourced engagements. Planned and executed multi year internal audit

plans. Assisted clients in developing operational and financial protocols.

Key Achievements:

Maintained accountability for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance projects for national and international

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organizations including project planning, process documentation and risk control matrices, key control

identification, full financial statement account assertion sourcing, and test plan development.

Served as the primary liaison with the Audit Committee, CFO, and Corporate Controller.

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ACCUME PARTNERS Moorestown, NJ • 2005 2006

R EGIONAL CONSULTING FIRM ( EAST COAST) WITH SERVICE LINES FOCUSED ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND IT SERVICES; MANAGED ENGAGEMENTS

OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES (NASDAQ & NYSE) WITH ANNUAL REVENUES FROM $100 MILLION – $2 BILLION ( INCLUDING

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS ).

Audit Manager

Led domestic and international client organizations through SOX 404 compliance.

Key Achievements:

Delivered superior level of service to clients.

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JEFFERSON WELLS Philadelphia, PA • 2004 2005

N ATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM WITH SERVICE LINES FOCUSED ON RISK MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING / TAX AND IT SERVICES; MANAGED

ENGAGEMENTS OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES (NASDAQ & NYSE) WITH ANNUAL REVENUES FROM $50 MILLION – $ 1 BILLION

( INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS ).

Engagement Manager

Managed client organizations through SOX 404 compliance.

Key Achievements:

Ensured the integrity of all transactions.

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CONSTAR INTERNATIONAL Philadelphia, PA • 2003 2004

P UBLICLY TRADED ( INTERNATIONAL) ORGANIZATION: $750 MILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUES; MANUFACTURED PLASTIC CONTAINERS FOR THE

BEVERAGE INDUSTRY .

Manager Internal Audit

Supported the establishment of the internal audit function. Assigned to all new software implementation project teams to

ensure implementations were well planned and efficient.

Key Achievements:

Developed a comprehensive record retention policy, operating procedures, and forms.

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Early Career: Internal Audit Supervisor – Conair Corporation East Windsor, NJ; Manager, Internal Audit – SunSource

Philadelphia, PA; Executive Team Leader – Target Stores Cherry Hill, NJ; Internal Auditor – Penn Traffic Company

Syracuse, NY; Internal Auditor / Assistant Store Manager – Fays Drug Company Liverpool, NY; Associate Merchandise

Buyer – Hess’s Department Stores Allentown, PA

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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (Minor: Accounting)

State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica/Rome, NY

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP, JD Edwards, MAS500/MAS90, MS Word, Excel, Visio, Aline4SOX, ACL, Hyperion, Magnitude

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