Manager Accounting

Tiffany Powell Day

Jenks, OK *****

************@*****.*** 918-***-****

Certified public accountant

Accomplished, results-focused CPA and CIA with extensive experience directing financial reporting and accounting functions for multimillion-dollar corporate, non-profit, and government entities. Lead and manage high-performing teams, ensuring full alignment with internal controls and accounting standards to produce timely and accurate reports and statements.

Skilled in preparing and administering annual budgets, preparing forecasts, and evaluating budget vs. actual results to maintain alignment with goals and objectives. Liaise with C-level executives, board members, and other stakeholders to provide financial information guiding strategic decision making.

Financial and Management Competencies

Corporate Accounting Operations

Budget Forecasting & Administration

Financial Reporting Management

Internal Controls Implementation

Staff Management/Training & Mentoring

Month-end/Year-end Close Processes

Banking/Lender Relationships

Internal & External Audit Engagements

Career Experience

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tulsa, OK

Assurance Senior Associate, 2014 – Present

Worked with this prestigious Big 4 accounting firm to handle complex engagements, including supervising and conducting PCAOB audits for major oil and gas clients. Interface with clients to manage expectations, gather necessary information, and present audit findings/recommendations. Foster collaboration with internal and external specialists; evaluate work for alignment with audit plan and provide on-the-job training to junior team members. Prepare letters to underwriters for various security offerings. Key clients include ONEGas and ONEOK.

Key Contribution:

Recognized as a top performer, frequently requested to assist other colleagues and take on audit engagements for employees on leave.

Sartain Fischbein & Co., Tulsa, OK

Senior Auditor, 2013 – 2014

Developed audit plans, performed risk assessments, prepared reports, and interfaced with clients for annual financial audit engagements. Trained and monitored performance of new auditors.

Key Contribution:

Worked with numerous clients with complex federal reporting requirements, including non-profits, banks, and manufacturing companies.

Family & Children’s Services, Inc. Tulsa, OK

Controller, 2011 – 2012

Held accountability for financial reporting and led team of six performing related accounting functions for $36M nonprofit; indirectly supervised two additional accounting and budget staff. Reported financial position to CEO, CFO, and senior managers; partnered with CFO and financial reporting manager to prepare monthly board reports. Collaborated on development and implementation of internal control procedures, accounting policies, and special projects. Managed year-end closing of financial statements, prepared schedules for external audit, and interfaced with audit firm throughout the process.

Key Contributions:

Enforced strict adherence with grant requirements, endowment restrictions, state & federal regulations, and corporate goals & objectives.

Achieved unqualified financial audit opinion and zero reportable conditions or internal control deficiencies/material weaknesses based on with OMB A-133 reporting requirements.

Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC, Catoosa, OK

Internal Audit Manager, 2010 – 2011

Directed internal controls assessment/evaluation, government contract compliance, and financial reporting reliability for $500M organization with multiple corporate entities. Led and trained one direct and four indirect reports on accounting and auditing practices. Assisted with corporate acquisitions and due diligence by communicating with legal counsel and management of targeted companies. Performed contract review, asset valuation, risk assessment, reporting, financial statement review, and operational process review for acquired companies. Reviewed audit assignments, workpapers, scope, objectives, test plans, reporting, and corrective actions. Acted as project manager for fraud risk assessments. Liaised with external audit firm to support financial statement audit.

Key Contributions:

Key resource regarding state and federal regulatory training with expertise in financial reporting and government contract compliance.

Leveraged in-depth knowledge of FAR, GAAP, GASB, FASB, government fund accounting, grants, and contracts.

Steered independent reviews of management and operations activities to ensure reliability and integrity of financial/operational information, legal/regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.

Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Tulsa, OK

Controller to Vice President of Finance, 2007 – 2010

Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for non-profit operations in alignment with regulatory guidelines and strategic plan. Liaised with stakeholders, C-level executives, and board members to communicate information and present monthly financial reports. Planned $10M annual operating budget and $2M annual budget for City of Tulsa (COT)-funded projects in collaboration with senior leadership team. Recruited, mentored, and evaluated top-performing team and ensured timely and accurate execution of accounting functions. Analyzed, monitored execution of, and provided feedback on all contracts. Interfaced with corporate bankers, insurance brokers, and information technology providers. Served as key point-of-contact with external auditors.

Key Contributions:

Consistently exceeded operating net income targets and effectively managed revenues and expenses to grow cash reserves from $100K to $800K.

Spearheaded large-scale cost analysis to identify areas for improvement resulting in numerous new policies governing multiple areas of operations and achieving ~$800K in overall savings.

Successfully orchestrated response to $450K deficit by developing cash flow and vendor payment strategy, cutting expenses, and reducing staff.

Played key role in reinstatement of $100K in revenue removed during city budgeting process; provided financial information to Economic Development commission, City Council, and other parties.

Incorporated financial reporting into board meetings for Tulsa Sports Commission, Visit Tulsa, and Tulsa’s Future Oversight Council, driving improved corporate governance and increased volunteer involvement.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., Tulsa, OK

Manager, Headquarter Audits/Senior Auditor, 2003 – 2007

Earned multiple promotions to manage headquarters audit plan for this $1.9B Fortune 1000 company. Led audit teams reviewing internal controls, operational efficiencies, processes / procedures, financial reporting, and compliance; established scope, coordinated testing, and prepared final audit reports. Oversaw Quality Assurance for Internal Audit department; communicated FASB developments and SEC rulings and initiatives, including XBRL Initiative and executive compensation rules. Reviewed proxy statement executive compensation disclosures regarding FAS123R Valuation, Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 4999, and contract interpretation. In earlier roles, oversaw headquarters audits and SOX testing, and led compliance hotline special investigations.

Key Contributions:

Designated Subject Matter Expert tasked with collaborating cross-departmentally to ensure proper internal controls; led appropriate remediation efforts to correct deficiencies.

Launched quality assurance project to align internal audit methodologies with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards; established policies / procedures, designed and implemented formal quality program, and achieved full compliance based on external review.

Conceptualized on-going risk model governing selection of audit criteria and created control self-assessment procedures utilized company-wide.

Instrumental to improving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efficiencies; assessed test and documentation rationale and SOX controls to identify redundancies, accuracy, and efficiencies resulting in measurable cost and time savings.

Successfully led internal audit SOX testing project, including all scheduling, planning, team management, and coordination with external auditors.

Praised for outstanding contributions, communication skills, and project management abilities.

Additional experience as Contractor with Accounting Principals, Ltd., Staff Auditor with Hogan and Slovacek, P.C., and Accountant with BS&B Safety Systems, Inc.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

University of Central Oklahoma – Edmond, OK

Certifications/Training

Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants

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