Operation Controller with previous audit experience.
Resume:
JEROME V. LEE, CPA, CICA (both inactive)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A former business owner with professional experience in the Public Accounting, Utility and Manufacturing industries - respectively. Highly motivated self-starter possessing broad knowledge of accounting, finance, SOX, fraud and operating procedures/issues. A person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow me to partner with management and impact the organization in a positive manner.
APPLICABLE EMPLOYMENT
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
1144 E. market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316
Operations Controller for North America
(September 2014 to Present)
Responsible for overseeing the accounting/controlling functions of the North America tire, chemical, retread and mold plants - respectively, as well as the consolidated plant accounting group in Akron (direct reports: 76 associates including 12 plant controllers).
Audit Director – Asia Pacific
(Based in Shanghai, China from July 2011 through Aug 2014)
(January 2010 to August 2014)
Managed the Asia Pacific (AP) internal audit group (14 associates).
Reported results of audits (Operational, SOXs, and Financial) to Goodyear Executive management and Audit Committee.
Designed and executed the annual audit plan for the region.
Managed regional investigations (including interviews), reported results and recommendations to Goodyear executives.
Recommended policies and/or procedure changes based on investigations and/or audit findings.
Member of the AP Finance leadership team.
Co-chairman of the regional compliance committee (with key regional leaders: AP President, VP of Human Resources, VP of Finance and VP of Legal).
Interim Audit Director – EMEA
(June 2010 to July 2011)
Same duties as the AP director (16 team members).
Audit Manager – North America
(June 2007 to December 2009)
Responsible for managing several concurrent internal audit assignments to ensure their timely completion. Provides significant input in the annual audit planning process as well as the execution of the plan throughout the year. Additionally, this position facilitates the training and development of audit associates.
Owens Corning Company
OC Foam Insulation LLC
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Financial Leader / Controller - Tallmadge Plant
(Oct 2006 to June 2007)
Responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial activities of the largest foam plant within the insulation division. Also part of the plant’s leadership team that decide on the day-today operations of the facility.
Bekaert Corporation
March 2004 to September 2006
North America Headquarters
3200 West Market Street, Suite 303
Akron, Ohio 44333
Bekaert Corporation is the largest steel wire manufacturer in the world.
Internal Audit Manager - North American Operations
(March 2004 to Sept 2006)
UCC TotalHome of Cleveland
January 2001 to September 2003
Owner
Co-owner of a franchise that has been in business in the Cleveland area for more than 29 years (annual revenues in excess of $1.0M). Hired and trained a staff of 23 employees in both sales and service related areas.
The LTV Steel Corporation June
1993 – December 2000
LTV Steel was the 3rd largest steel manufacturer in North America during this time frame.
Supervisor of General Accounting – Cleveland Works
(December 1999 to December 2000)
Plant Controller and Asst. Treasurer - LSII Electro-Galvanizing Plant
(January1998 to November 1999)
Plant Controller: Ferndale Tubular Plant (April 1997 to December 1997)
Audit Supervisor (June 1996 to March 1997)
Senior Auditor (November 1994 to June 1996)
Intermediate Auditor (June 1993 to November 1994)
Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation
September 1989 – March 1993
Columbia Gas Transmission was the 2nd largest natural gas transporter in North America during this time frame.
Senior Accountant (July 1990 to March 1993)
Staff Accountant (September 1989 to July 1990)
Tony Smith & Company, CPA’s
April 1986 – September 1989
Senior Auditor (April 1988 to September 1989)
Staff Auditor (April 1986 to March 1988)
EDUCATION
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies. December 1985
Miami University of Ohio; Oxford, Ohio
Major: Philosophy
Concentration: Accounting (met all requirements to sit and pass CPA exam)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
*American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
*Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
*Institute of Management Accountants
*Institute of Internal Auditors
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Passed CPA Examination - November 1993
*Leadership trainee in Goodyear
*Member of a task force involved in implementing work force diversity at LTV Corporation
*Member of a task force involved in compiling information regarding competitor’s capabilities
*Chosen for assignment to audits rated “high risk” by LTV’s Audit Department.
*Group Leader of a task force that assisted in the merger of Commonwealth Gas Pipeline with Columbia Gas Transmission (1990)
*Member of a task force that assisted in the implementation of Columbia Gas Transmission’s new on line computer system.
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