Financial Analyst Accounting Manager

Professional Overview

Chris is extremely experienced in the genre of Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Audit. He has both Big 4 and Fortune 500 industry experience. He is tenured in the skillfulness of Sarbanes Oxley compliance, internal audit, management consulting, financial analysis, strategic planning, cash management and revenue recognition. Chris is a strong team player and individual contributor. Additionally, Chris is system savvy and learns new systems rapidly.

Professional Accomplishments

Test the appropriateness of Non-Standard Journal Entries, SAS 99 analysis, using automated tools (CAAT) and report findings to external auditors

Spreadsheet control auditing

Review, summarize and identify key EthicsLine, Fraud, conflict of interest and embezzlement cases and report to management

Development of business and accounting process flow to identify control components using graphic and written documentation required under Section 404

Documented each process control and identified control risk, control objectives and provided documentation controls or designed controls to eliminate risks

Performed internal control audit testing at various field locations

Lead and directed the audit services provided to the Company for their assigned areas of responsibility

Ensured that accepted accounting and audit principles and policies are followed, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and operating systems and controls. Also ensured that all audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards

Performed Sarbanes-Oxley planning, identification of key processes and flowcharting key processes and explanatory documentation audits based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Internal Controls and reporting processes

Provided valuable controls input for preparation assistance of Entity Level Questionnaire

Performed detailed IT documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, identifying risks and key controls

Coordinated accounting and financial business operational audits

Prepared Quarterly Financial Statements, performed month-end financial closing, tracked and analyzed capital and CIP improvements

Provided management with strategic analysis and financial reports (budgets, financial forecasts, and ad-hoc reports)

Professional Profile

Huron Consulting Group – Project Professional

Fortune 500 industry – SOX Consultant

General Motors Corporation – Senior Finance Analyst/Accounting Manager

Arthur Andersen & Co. – Auditor/Finance

Wolinsky & Co., CPA – Senior Auditor/Accountant

Delphi – Internal Audit Strategic Planning Manager (Sr Financial Analyst)

Professional Credentials

Certified Public Accountant

Master of Science in Professional Accountancy – Walsh College

Bachelors of Business Administration – Western Michigan University

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