Benjamin J. Brown, CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CRMA

Cellular: 312-***-****

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CORPORATE FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & AUDIT

More than sixteen years of professional and instructional experience in corporate finance, corporate accounting, and audit operations. Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, and customer relationship management skills. Knowledgeable in manufacturing operations, processes, and products. Possess PC proficiency with Microsoft Office and specialized audit, accounting, and financial analysis/reporting software. Commonsense intelligence with expertise in:

Financial Planning, Research, Analysis & Reporting Risk Management

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Reconciliations Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

General Accounting & Month-End Reporting Earnings Analysis & Forecasting

Financial Modeling & Income/Expense Projections Investment Finance & Portfolio Analysis

Fraud Investigations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sensient, Milwaukee, WI December 2016 to Present

Controller North America: 12/17 - present

●Maintain accounting, financial reporting, financial control, and information systems to ensure adequate records, appropriate authorizations of transactions, and safeguard assets.

●Drive overall ownership and accountability regarding Controller-ship initiatives across business, including key Controller-ship metrics (statutory financial statement filings, statutory audit requirements, account reconciliations, etc.

●Initiate process and system improvements.

●Advise business leaders regarding complex financial accounting and reporting issues and transaction structuring, and current technical accounting developments.

●Lead & support quarterly and annual financial reporting by the business, driving timeliness and accuracy in the process and preparation of consolidated financial results

Global Audit Manager: 12/16 - 12/17

●Lead audit efforts globally across all business units and functions.

Johnson Controls Milwaukee, WI May 2015 to December 2016

Lead Auditor - Power Solutions: 5/15 - 12/16

●Lead global effort for SOX testing for the entire Power Solutions business unit.

●Coordinated with both EY and the different internal audit teams in the US, Europe and APAC to ensure required audit procedures were performed prior to year end filing.

●Reviewed work papers and process narratives for every inscope area.

FISERV Brookfield, WI May 2012 to May 2015

Lead Financial Analyst: 12/13 - 5/15

●Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts & tax filings.

●Oversee monthly revenue and sales reporting for an entire business units.

●Assist in development of business policies.

●Review and approve journal entries, invoices, and gl reconciliations prepared by others.

●Prepare monthly accruals to ensure financial statements are in accordance to GAAP.

●Capitalize internally developed software costs.

●Prepare and review quarterly asset impairment.

FISERV Brookfield, WI

Senior Financial Auditor: 5/12 - 12/13

Planned, performed, and supervised comprehensive financial and operational audits of Fiserv business units, verifying that financial processes were in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Fiserv Corporate Financial Policies and Procedures. Assisted in the development of the annual audit plan and scheduling of audit staff. Assisted independent public accounting firms with financial and special engagement reviews. Lead Corporate Audit projects and initiatives as needed. Assisted in the development of new audit tools and techniques in response to Corporate-wide initiatives.

●Developed excellent working relationships with various leaders across company Business Units.

●Reviewed WorkPapers of team members when In-Charging audits.

●Analyzed and evaluated internal control environment for Business Units & Functional Areas and made recommendations regarding Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

●Prepared time and expense reports for all audits, authored value-add reports summarizing findings. Compiled and presented audit findings, recommended control and business practice improvements.

●Headed Banking/Regulatory Compliance Audit and was the Corporate Audit Services contact for all State Examination requirements and requests.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY Chicago, IL August 2008 to May 2012

Senior Auditor, Manager of Financial Oversight

Conducted full internal audits of each unit in the city transit division. Presented findings, analysis, and remediation procedures to executive board members and department heads. Through Sharepoint, implemented and tracked remediations while various departments and subcommittees worked through issues and high risk areas. The projects called for periodic status reports from each department and constant communication with employees to ensure the remediation plans were being carried out.

●Analyzed and audited existing financial processes to increase efficiency.

●Examined and studied new transit projects and ideas proposed by the CTA to project profit, sustainability, and maintenance costs among other items.

●Worked effectively in a variety of committees and teams in different divisions and departments to ensure well-organized and professional team work.

●Headed accounting rules and regulations subcommittee for Sarbanes Oxley, Triennial audits, and other various accounting projects.

●Reviewed financial statements and periodically audited companies under contract with the CTA.

●Reported directly to CTA Comptroller.

CITIBANK, INC. Chicago, IL May 2005 to August 2008

Auditor, Small Business Officer, Tax Analyst, Manager of Operations

Audited compliance with banking laws, rules, and regulations as well as the bank's accounting statements. Validated the accuracy and legality of accounting statements. Verified the consistency of the bank records with supporting documents of receipts, bills, contracts, load papers etc. Prepared audit reports and reported the positive and negative aspects of the organization's functions and financial status. Guided the organization with the protocols set by commerce associations, trade organizations, solicitors etc. Suggested ways to improve the workflow, time and cost effectiveness of the operations. Assisted the organization in developing their inefficient areas. Formed audit teams and trained new employees on audit procedures and effective accounting operations.

AG Edwards and Sons, Inc. Merrillville, IN 2003 to 2005

Collegiate Broker Intern, Futures Department - Regulatory Requirements

●Serviced existing client’s accounts and made financial recommendations by carefully observing different financial markets.

●Main contact for department’s accounting needs.

●Assisted in SEC regulatory requirements.

●Researched and studied current and past economic data to ensure customers were receiving accurate market data..

●Hired solely for summer internship, but was granted part-time job once school year commenced.

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU LIMITED / VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, IN 2002 to 2003

Campus Auditing Workshop Intern, Valparaiso University, Spring 2002

●Audit project sponsored by Valparaiso University where students did a mock audit of the University itself.

●Lead team that performed different audit techniques learned in class.

●Gave real-life recommendations to the Dean of the College of Business Administration.

●Received positive feedback along with real life experience.

EDUCATION

Concentrations: Finance, Accounting, Strategy, International Economics, Spanish

Master of Business Administration – Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL – 2008

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN – 2005 (With Honors)

International Business Program – Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico – 2003

International Economics Program – Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China – 2002

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Institute of Internal Auditors - Member, Community Service, Phi Kappa Psi National Fraternity, Valparaiso Town and Gown Committee, Finance/Accounting tutor at University Wisconsin - Milwaukee

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, Certification in Control Self Assessment, Certification in Risk Management Assurance, Certified Fraud Examiner (Candidate), Series 6 & 63 (Currently Inactive)

Spanish (Near-Fluent), Mandarin Chinese (Knowledgeable), Italian (Basic Skills), Japanese (Basic Skills)

Intramural and Social Athletics

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