Project Management Manager

MICHAEL D MISNER

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CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE

Compliance and Audit Champion utilizes client service and project management skills to create audit testing plans, execute and document internal controls testing, and report on testing results and related audit findings. Expertise extends to project management, internal control, fraud risk assessments, audit scope development, Enterprise Risk Management, SOX, COSO/risk-based auditing, executing fraud investigations, and articulating recommendations to executive leadership. Strong understanding of auditing, accounting, and internal control functions to evaluate financial and operational business activities. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, time management, facilitation, and influencing skills to conduct internal control strategies and partnerships across fast-paced environments. Adept at identifying and monitoring process and system changes directly impacting a company's financial statements and related disclosures. Skilled in relationship-building with strong interpersonal skills to interact successfully across all organizational levels to establish trust. Extensive experience in internal and external auditing, applying IIA Auditing Standards and best practices, and leading high-performing audit teams to ensure company compliance with regulations and standards. Internal Audit – Internal Controls – Risk Assessment – SOX Compliance – Financial Reporting Audit Planning – Project Management – Business Optimization – Process Improvements – GAAP Contract Management – Shared Services – Audit Engagements – Organizational Communication Problem-Solving – Data Analysis – Risk Mitigation – Idea Development – Control Testing PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

TATUM BY RANDSTAD – Dallas, TX October 2019 – Present Compliance and Audit Consultant

Administer audit services in the alternative lending space, primarily in Texas and Ohio, for this professional consulting services firm specializing in delivering solutions to business leaders on complex, C-level finance, operations, and IT issues. Perform regulatory and collateral audits to ensure compliance with Texas Finance Code Title 5, Chapter 393, and US regulatory requirements. Leverage project management and organizational communication skills for timely completion and delivery of audit results and process improvement recommendations.

• Accomplish 100 collateral and regulatory compliance reviews annually

• Direct the planning, execution, and timely delivery of audit results and recommendations

• Address identified compliance issues with the client for a product portfolio of 40

• Define and scope new projects with new and existing clients

• Streamline the annual scheduling and budgeting of projects MICHAEL D. MISNER CPA – Dallas, TX July 2006 – September 2019 CPA Consultant (September 2013 – September 2019)

Collaborated with C-Suite executives to develop a budget for SOX compliance projects. Implemented appropriate risk assessments to assess deficiencies of internal controls and made recommendations for improvement. Developed and documented internal controls and related policies and procedures spanning multiple financial and operational cycles. Planned and conducted fraud investigations, including report delivery to appropriate levels of management. Assisted executive management teams with creating and establishing internal controls necessary to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. Planned audit and advisory engagements of ASC 606 and SOX 404 compliance initiatives.

• Governed external audit support, ASC 606, carve-out/divestiture support, CFO advisory, and interim management to Paradigm Advisory via internal teams and business process outsourcers

• Developed and documented internal controls and related policies and procedures spanning multiple financial and operational cycles to a healthcare provider, Correct Care Solutions

• Executed due diligence related to the carve-out of a division at Sallie Mae

• Oversaw internal control conversion and implementation at 5 manufacturing facilities for $11B medical device manufacturer, Alcon

• Concluded SOX 404 testing at $1.5B Darling International, Inc with responsibility for 9 plants

• Performed SOX 404 testing for $4.1B Darling Ingredients, Inc, $1.8B Fossil, $400M Emerge LLP,

$700M Eagle Materials and Goldman Sachs

Control and Compliance Consultant (July 2006 – September 2013) Spearheaded project management and SOX compliance review for first-year SOX implementation of multi-location service provider Home Solutions of America. Planned and scoped the project, assessing and documenting the company's existing practices and internal controls. Supervised department operations and the team of third-party auditors. Created and updated process documentation, flowcharts, and process risk assessments. Implemented remediation planning and timeline to address identified control deficiencies. Performed the design and control testing of each critical control. Reported to the leadership team. Planned audit engagements to stay within budget.

• Designed and instituted the internal control structures

• Detected fraudulent activity schemes and assisted executive management with creating and establishing internal controls necessary to detect and prevent fraudulent activities

• Worked independently through all phases of project management from the planning stage through report delivery

• Partnered with executive management to identify control weaknesses and presented remediation necessary to eliminate or reduce liabilities

REDDY ICE HOLDINGS, INC – Internal Audit Director September 2008 – September 2010 MICHAEL D MISNER CPA – CPA Consultant July 2006 – September 2008 WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP – Senior Manager September 2005 – July 2006 DARLING INTERNATIONAL, INC – Director of Audit Services April 2002 – September 2005 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Finance, The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, May 1992

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant – Active Texas License, November 1998 Certified Fraud Examiner, Inactive

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word – Visio – TeamMate – NetSuite – SAP – Novatus – Workiva

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