William E. Mitchell, CPA, CIA, CFE

• M: 404-***-**** • 5800 Culler Court • Johns Creek, GA 30005 • E: ad3ztx@r.postjobfree.com

Excellent interpersonal skills, sincerely cares about helping others succeed, maintains genuine working relationships with clients and colleagues, trustworthy and dependable team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Veritiv Corporation • Atlanta, GA • 2016 – Present

A business-to-business provider of packaging, publishing, and hygiene products.

Principal Internal Auditor

Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits and special reviews at the request of management. Additional responsibilities included:

Plan, execute and document testing of controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

Perform an annual risk assessment to determine in-scope entities/ locations and in-scope processes

Maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts

Review and approve audit work papers and assignments completed by junior auditors

Assist external auditors on various assignment throughout the year

Superior Essex, Inc. • Atlanta, GA • 2004 – 2016

A global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wire and cable products.

Manager Corporate Internal Audit

Managed the internal audit function and delivered significant support to Vice President, Internal Audit. Additional responsibilities included:

Managed Internal Audit’s testing and compliance standards as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Provided assistance in developing the annual internal audit plan

Prepared audit reports for presentation to management

Facilitated the remediation of audit findings

Assisted in preparing audit programs and performing financial, operational and compliance audits

Performed audits in the US, Europe, and Asia

NRG Energy, Inc. (Formerly Mirant Corporation) • Atlanta, GA• 2001 – 2004

A global independent power producer and energy trading company.

Senior Internal Auditor

Conducted various domestic and international financial, operational, compliance, and other audits. Additional responsibilities included:

Evaluated the adequacy of design and operational effectiveness of internal control activities

Prepared audit reports for presentation to management and the audit committee

Extensive travel to Asia and Caribbean locations

Experis (Formerly Jefferson Wells International, Inc.) • Atlanta, GA• 2000 – 2001

A professional resourcing and provider of internal audit, compliance, accounting, and tax services.

Internal Audit Consultant

Performed risk control assessments and operational audits for Georgia Pacific (client) using professional standards and current best practices. Performed compliance testing as necessary.

WestRock Company (Formerly Rock-Tenn) • Norcross, GA • 1997 - 2000

A supplier of consumer and corrugated packaging solutions.

Divisional Accountant (1 Year)

Performed a diverse range of accounting responsibilities including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly plant closing activities. Ensured that financial statement information was properly recorded, reported, and reviewed in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles.

Internal Auditor (2 Years)

Planned, performed, reported and followed-up on assigned internal audit projects, including financial, operational, and compliance audits. Proactively assessed risks and internal controls, identified process weaknesses, inefficiencies, and operational issues across various business functions. Assisted external auditors on various assignment at year-end.

The Southern Company • Atlanta, GA• 1981 -1997

A U.S. producer of electricity and owner of Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power.

Accounting Controls Analyst (12 years)

Executed various internal accounting controls related to common stock, dividends, unclaimed property, and proxy statements. Prepared and filed various federal and foreign tax returns (941 & 1042) and information returns (1099-DIV, 1099-B, and 1042-S). Assisted in preparing various state escheatment reports and remittances.

Internal Auditor (4 Years)

Performed internal audits to evaluate internal controls and general operating environments. Focus included accounting, fuel procurement, plant construction and operational reviews of power generation facilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration • Accounting

Valdosta State University • Valdosta, GA 31698

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

CPA - American Institute of CPA’s

CIA - The institute of Internal Auditors

CFE - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: • Excel • Word • Power Point

Proficient in AuditBoard platform (Audit Management Tool and Repository)

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