Randall E. Bridgeman, CFE, CFSA

*** ***** **** **** ******, FL 32736 T: 772-***-**** E: acxjku@r.postjobfree.com

Core Competencies:

-Internal auditing

-Financial audits

-Operational audits

-Forensic accounting

-Fraud investigations

-Financial statements

-Regulatory compliance

-Internal controls

-Risk management

CFE and CFSA certified Internal Audit Professional featuring combined experience in internal auditing and public accounting.

Well versed in building effective teams of professionals, including all aspects of hiring, training, and day-to-day supervision.

Adept at managing budgets, scheduling resources, and performing risk analysis in the conduct of multiple concurrent complex audits.

Skilled at facilitating the implementation of proper internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley provisions and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations framework.

Experienced in compiling and delivering recommendations to audit committees and boards of directors.

Professional Experience

RSM (formerly McGladrey), Consulting Practice - Risk Advisory Services – McLean, VA

Manager – Internal Audit & SOX (April 2012-to September 2016)

Lead SOX engagement’s working with the client’s external auditor to facilitate testing of controls and remediation of gaps in controls. Prepared reports on project status and issues to the audit committee. Lead Internal Audit engagement that augmented the Customer Compliance Management Department audit team of a large financial institution in performing internal audits of their Multifamily line of business. Lead teams on co-sourced or fully outsourced internal audit engagements. Provided training to staff and reporting of results to senior management and the audit committee.

CompuGain Herndon, VA

Consultant (December 2011 to April 2012)

Contracted to augment the Access Operations Control Department of a large financial institution in preparing and updating their internal control process documents to conform to COSO requirements and to satisfy SOX audit requirements. Also, gathered data to satisfy internal audit requests for supporting documentation.

Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal Certified Public Accountant, Stuart, FL

Consultant (July 2011 to August 2011)

Provided Consulting services with regards to preparing audit and forensic engagement documentation for Request For Proposals presentations. Reviewed documentation for a potential fraud investigation and provided recommendations for potential client engagements.

The Financial Executives Consulting Group, Darien, CT

Consultant (January 2011 to February 2011)

Contracted to augment the staff of a Rockville, Maryland based Insurance Company’s Internal Audit Department during their year-end support of the PricewaterhouseCoopers annual financial audit and to assist in their efforts to comply with the Model Audit Rule implementation for insurance companies.

Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal Certified Public Accountant, Stuart, FL

Consultant (November 2010 to January 2011)

Contracted to perform an internal controls engagement regarding billing and delinquency practices of a local County’s Water Utilities Department. Developed findings and recommendations to improve the client’s internal control system. Presented finding and recommendations to Senior Management.

Proctor, Crook & Crowder, Certified Public Accountants - Stuart, FL

Audit Manager (December 2006-July 2009)

Performed technical review of all accounting and auditing reports produced by the firm. Conducted research into GAAP and FASB issues for the Audit and Accounting department, consulting with the AICPA for complex issues. Monitored and reinforced the firm’s quality control standards and procedures. Supervised all audit staff on multiple large-scale audits. Revised the firm’s Quality Assurance Program, allowing for timelier reporting to clients.

McGladrey, Risk Management Practice - Melbourne, FL

Manager (May 2003-December 2006)

As a key member of the firm’s outsourced/co-sourced internal audit practice, led internal audit teams in the performance of annual risk assessments, developed audit plans, supervised field work. Prepared and presented audit findings and recommendations to the audit committee, board of directors, and senior management. Engaged in data mining to detect potential occurrences of fraud or deficiencies in internal controls. Recruited and mentored internal audit staff members, identifying specific areas for development and giving recognition for achievement. Directed several Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) projects for corporate clients, presenting workshops featuring subject matter experts that educated the audience on risks, causes, controls, and internal control testing.

Wisneski, Blakiston & Leslie, P.A. - Jupiter, Florida

Audit Manager (October 2000-May 2003)

Supervised audit teams in the conduct of financial audits for a variety of profit and not-for-profit clients. Reviewed and analyzed the effectiveness of each client’s internal controls, policies, procedures, and their compliance with applicable federal regulations. Based on the results of the assessment, devised audit procedures and programs designed for use during the audit engagements. Researched GAAP and FASB issues.

Ocwen Federal Bank, Internal Audit Department - West Palm Beach, FL

Senior Internal Auditor (August 1998- October 2000)

Executed financial, operational, and integrated IT audits, measuring the effectiveness of each department’s internal controls, policies, and procedures. Served as supervisor directing the audit teams on large-scale, complex projects. Assessed the bank’s compliance with federal banking regulations, including BSA, AML and OFAC. Coordinated Managements testing of internal controls as part of the annual FDICIA requirement. Delivered findings and recommendations to the audit committee and to senior management using TeamMate automated work papers.

Phoenix Home Life Insurance, Corporate Audit Department, Hartford, CT

Senior Internal Auditor (August 1993 to August 1998)

Planned and performed internal audits and operational reviews of a multiple lines Life Insurance Company specializing in the Property Casualty line of business. Determined the effectiveness of internal controls, policies and procedures. Developed audit programs, assisted with the annual risk assessment and led teams of auditors on complicated reviews. Direct involvement with Price Waterhouse issuance of the opinion on the company’s Annual Financial Statement as well as financial statements of the company’s subsidiaries. Participated in the automation of the audit function including automated work papers utilizing Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office.

Education

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY – New Britain, CT

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS

Completed training to perform Quality Assurance Reviews of Internal Audit Functions

Certifications:

Certified Fraud Examiner – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Financial Services Auditor – Institute of Internal Auditors

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Internal Auditors, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Software Proficiencies

Microsoft Office – Visio - Lotus Notes – ACL – IDEA – TeamMate – Auditor Assistant

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