JOHN S. DAVITT CPA, CIA, MBA Waunakee, WI ***** j acy235@r.postjobfree.com

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AUDITOR & ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

Accomplished Auditor and Accounting Consultant with over 10 years’ experience at leading financial, operational and compliance value-added process improvements for a number of clients. Proven expertise driving efficient and effective financial and compliance process improvements through highly technical evaluations of client operations, departments and systems. Strong leader with success directing skilled financial management teams in supporting and achieving client objectives, while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain key client relationships through strong set of interpersonal skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SPECIALIZATION

Accounting Policy & Procedure

AMSI

Audits Management

Business Process Reviews

Data & Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

JD Edwards

PeopleSoft & PWC Teammate

Regulatory & Tax Compliance

Risk Management

SAP & Oracle Systems

Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)

Team Leadership

Value-Added Processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SUCCESS

Multiple Clients (Contractor) , M ultiple Locations A uditor & Accounting Consultant 2011 – Current Contracted Auditor and Consultant, tasked with implementing key internal controls and corporate governance concepts for clients. Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based Audit Plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, as well as the integrity and reliability of financial information and reporting. Widely recognized for innovative bespoke solutions delivery, tailoring client specific-needs within project scopes. Client Success & Project Impact:

Teledyne Technologies Inc. Se nior Internal Auditor ( May 2016 – Current)

Direct and implement process improvements and financial controls.

Responsible for documenting and testing financial processes to meet Sarbanes – Oxley compliance requirements.

Perform operational and compliance audits to assure corporate compliance with standards and regulations.

Develop and maintain processes and systems underlying the financial reporting and control functions. City of Madison A ccountant 4 – Internal Audit ( April 2015 – May 2016)

Performed the overall risk assessment for City of Madison’s financial operations.

Spearheaded the development of institutional strategies that aided in regulatory, financial and operational audit processes, including an audit manual and cost allocations for the city agencies.

Prepared final reports of audit findings to the Board of Estimates. Care Wisconsin I nternal Audit Supervisor ( November 2013 – April 2015)

Assisted in performing the overall risk assessment for the organization, as well as supervised, coached and mentored staff for preparation of MAR compliance requirements.

Developed the Care Wisconsin audit manual consisting of regulatory, financial and operational audit plans.

Advised in the implementation of a new patient information management system.

Prepared final reports of audit findings for submission to the Regulatory Affairs Committee. Teledyne Technologies, Inc. S enior Internal Auditor ( June 2013 – October 2013)

Responsible for documenting and testing financial processes to meet Sarbanes - Oxley compliance requirements.

Identified financial controls requiring remediation and implement plan for correction. Continued:

JOHN S. DAVITT CPA, CIA, MBA acy235@r.postjobfree.com 608-***-**** Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries P roject Accountant ( April 2013 – May 2013)

Performed key account reconciliations, account analysis, while preparing monthly journal entries.

Successfully prepared the organization for yearly audits, through thorough evaluation of internal control processes. City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin L ead Auditor ( January 2012 – January 2013)

Performed the overall risk assessment for City of Milwaukee’s financial operations.

Responsible for leading financial, operational and compliance audits for the city.

Developed new documenting processes for financial controls for all city departments

Assisted in drafting inventory policies and procedures for City departments

Presented final reports of audit findings to the Finance Committee of the City of Milwaukee. PROMEGA Corporation A ccounting Supervisor ( October 2011 – January 2012)

Performed key account reconciliations, account analysis, while preparing monthly journal entries.

Successfully prepared the organization for yearly audits, through thorough evaluation of internal control processes.

Provided strategic direction and supervision to Accounts Payable Staff.

American Family Mutual Insurance Co., M adison, WI I nternal Controls/Quality Consultant 2009 – 2011 Leading regulatory and financial subject matter expert, responsible for successful audits preparation and remediation of financial controls.

Created documents and testing of financial processes to meet Model Audit Rule Compliance requirements.

Performed testing of documented controls in accordance with Model Audit Rule requirements.

Developed new materiality standards to be used officially by the Accounting department.

Supervised, coached and mentored interns and other associate staff. Insero & Company, R ochester, NY O AS Supervisor 2008 – 2009 Managed and documented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as executed other key accounting policies and processes.

Performed key account reconciliations and account analysis, while preparing monthly financial statements in accordance to U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S GAAP).

Created Model Audit Compliance test plan for Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Supervised, coached and mentored interns and other associate staff. Home Properties, R ochester, NY I nternal Audit Manager 2007 – 2008 Managed and documented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as executed other key accounting policies and processes.

Performed the overall risk assessment for Home Properties’ operations.

Developed a proprietary Home Properties audit manual and financial and operational audit plan.

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Attained financial, accounting, regulatory compliance and risk management leadership with Delhaize America, AVX Corporation, Dannible & McKee, LLP / Salmin, Celona, Wherele & Flaherty EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of Rochester, R ochester, NY M aster of Business Administration (Public Accounting & Finance) State University College at Geneseo, G eneseo, NY B achelor of Arts, Economic Analysis CIA C ertified Internal Auditor 2006

State of New York L icensed Certified Public Accountant (Active) 2004

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