Manager Accounting

Jon T. Bell

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80923

Cell 303-***-****

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SUMMARY

• Two years of public accounting audit in the following industries: financial institutions, local governmental entities, non-profit entities, construction contractors, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, automotive, and health care. Supervised 5-10 staff. Audit experience includes significant SEC audit and financial reporting.

• Provided financial, due diligence, field examination, accounting, auditing, and technological expertise to lenders, investors, hedge funds, and middle market companies on an as needed basis.

• 10 years of supervising professional staff of auditors in the performance of financial audits and financial related audit assignments such as surveys, asset based audits, follow-up audits, audits of irregularities, allegations and special audits and analyses. Provide guidance and leadership to the staff on auditing procedures and form and content of the client financial statements. Review the preparation of audit work papers and issues review notes to ensure that all work is completed and work papers are documented in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS and other standards established by the Governing Authority. I possess integrity, I am trustworthy, possess strategic agility, make good decisions in a timely manner, very creative, action oriented, politically savvy, set priorities, and willing to stand alone, and manage with vision and purpose.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

JT Bell LLC – Denver Colorado 2009 – Present

Independent Contract ABL Examiner

Conduct wide variety of due diligence activities at client/prospect facilities related to ABL credit facilities, core middle market credit facilities and Investment Bank ABL credit facilities. Activities range from collateral (generally accounts receivable and inventory) valuation and analysis, evaluation of accounting system controls and data integrity and managerial control reviews. In addition, other activities may include investigations or reviews of "deal-specific" matters (which may range from viability of business, projections analysis, accounting treatment items, diversion of funds, etc.), fraud investigations and forensic accounting review. Document procedures performed in workpapers and complete a written report summarizing the results of the review. Travel to client facilities as required.

Swanhorst and Company LLC - Denver Colorado 2008 - 2009

Public Accounting Firm

Auditor

• Designed, conducted and supervised audits of local governments such as Counties, Cities, and Charter schools in the State of Colorado. Coordinated and performed audit procedures of a high complex nature; created work products such as accounting and audit analyses, engagement documentation and grants; evaluate and test accounting and audit processes and related internal controls such as cash , inventory, fixed assets, accounts receivables, account payables and all other liabilities, all fund balances and reserves; prepare the audit approach relating to nature, timing and extent of procedures of all general ledgers accounts; assign and review work of staff auditors and assist in the preparation of the final financial report.

JT Bell LLC – Denver Colorado 2007 – 2008

Independent Contract ABL Examiner

• Conduct ABL exams in diverse industries with a focus on scoping requirements and fieldwork.

Create and issue final reports for re-occurring ABL exams and survey transactions. Investigated’ evaluate and report material changes on clients’ collateral performance, such as turnover, dilution and non-primes. Analyzed financial reports for material changes in either operating performance and/or balance sheet status. Assessed clients’ overall systems and records to identify and report areas of potential exposure for clients’ collateral. Communicated with underwriters, lenders and Regional Audit Managers throughout examinations to keep them appraise of any material events.

US Bank N.A. – Denver Colorado 2002 - 2007

Financial Service Provider

Collateral Exam Manager

• Collateral Group

• Developed and utilize an enhanced comprehensive audit program (including written instructions and documentation of all steps in procedures performed) for use across the Collateral Group markets.

• Develop and implement robust review policies and procedures for both internally and externally performed audits.

• Manage Collateral Group activity and staff

• Continually stayed abreast of all key aspects of the Collateral Group market activity including outstanding major exceptions for daily interaction with Collateral Group and Risk Management.

• Managed, assigned, scheduled, and provided status of Asset Based Lending audits.

• Ensured the prescribed controls, policies, and procedures are jointly developed with other Collateral Group market managers and National Director are in place and consistently utilized by colleagues in performance of accounts receivable and inventory collateral audits.

• Regularly visited and interacted with field examiners working at borrower sites to understand and address current examiner concerns and/or borrower exceptions / issues.

• Proactively scheduled meetings to be held with business unit and credit managers to understand collateral issues / areas of concern related to upcoming audits. Assessed if borrower industry requires special staffing / expertise beyond Collateral Group skill set. Tailored standard audit program to address any additional procedures to be performed.

• Implemented fraud detection procedures and interface with Fraud group on any suspicious results.

• Facilitated discussions between the Audit and Collateral Group, lending and credit areas as needed.

• Developed a documented review process for internally and externally completed audits to include analytical review and business judgment procedures to ensure field examiner conclusions are reasonable.

• Conducted semi-annual review of outside service provider's adherence and performance to prescribed Collateral Group policies, procedures and audit quality.

• Scheduled quarterly audit quality reviews with business units and credit to understand potential shortcomings of Collateral Group audits from their point of view.

• Held quarterly audit emerging issues meetings to identify current areas of concern and suggested areas of enhancement / improvement. Communicated results to other Collateral Group markets.

• Developed and monitored annual market budget versus actual results including analysis of billable internal hour maximization.

• Supervised colleagues via staff meetings, performance evaluations, counseling, issue resolution, and required training.

• Reporting Metrics

• Developed management reporting tool for market including but not limited to market metrics, status of audits in process, audits closed, audits delayed, and aged audit issues for monthly submission to Corporate Audit and Risk Management

• Implemented developed tracking mechanism for communication and resolution of timeliness issues related to audit completion, review, issue resolution, and closure.

• Worked closely with Risk Management, Lending, and Credit management in the development of an enhanced audit report in an effort to provide better and more relevant results of audits to all parties.

• Developed a tracking, aging, escalation, and resolution mechanism for communication of all significant audit exceptions and related resolution / actions to the appropriate business unit managers via periodic monthly meetings held with the individual Business Units.

• Continuous Learning

• Developed, conducted, and implemented training programs with other Collateral Group market managers for colleagues to ensure the necessary skills and tools to conduct effective and efficient collateral audits are in place.

JT Bell LLC – Bolingbrook, Illinois 2000-2002

Independent Contract ABL Examiner

• Conduct ABL exams in diverse industries with a focus on scoping requirements and fieldwork.

Create and issue final reports for re-occurring ABL exams and survey transactions. Investigated’ evaluate and report material changes on clients’ collateral performance, such as turnover, dilution and non-primes. Analyzed financial reports for material changes in either operating performance and/or balance sheet status. Assessed clients’ overall systems and records to identify and report areas of potential exposure for clients’ collateral. Communicated with underwriters, lenders and Regional Audit Managers throughout examinations to keep them apprised of any material events.

CIT Group – Chicago, Illinois 1999 to 2000

Nationwide Financial Lender

Senior Field Examiner

• Conducted collateral audits for asset based lending accounts in the food processing industry from 2 million to 250 million. Performed audits of Financial Statements for compliance with loan covenants and assessment of financial risk. Prepare financial analysis to support recommendations on account funding. Assists Relationship Managers in marketing credit to clients.

Citibank – Chicago, Illinois 1998 to 1999

A global financial service provider.

Audit Manager

• Reported to the Director of Audit, Audit Committee of the Board of Directors functionally and administratively to the CFO-Executive Vice Presidents. The position was responsible for overseeing the Internal Audit Department of the company and for communicating internal audit results to the Audit Committees. Supervised internal audit staff and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Finova, Chicago, Illinois 1997 to 1998

Senior Field Examiner

• Conducted and reviewed field exams in the healthcare industry from $5 million to $350 million.

LaSalle National Bank, Chicago, Illinois 1996 to 1997

Field Examiner

• Conducted and reviewed field exams in the manufacture and healthcare industry from $5 million to $250 million

Infotel Inc. – Coral Springs, Florida 1990 to 1996

A multi - million dollar company that provides telecommunications

Internal Audit/Accounting Manager

• Managed a highly complex professional workload. Supervised work operations requiring extensive coordination and integration of financial and accounting policy issues that are internal and external to the Company. This supervision requires making major recommendations that involve significant internal and external Infotel operations and policy primarily related to accounting and funding issues. Recruited to identified and alleviate substantial deficiencies in reporting, internal controls, business practices, policies, and procedures. Significantly increased productivity and morale of a staff of 10.

Arthur Andersen & Company 1988 to 1990

Staff Auditor

• Audited primarily concentrated in the financial services such as banks and savings and loans companies. Primary focused included investment analysis, cash, receivables and loan evaluations. Recommended management letter comments to improve client operation.

United States Army 1982 to 1988

Battalion Communication Chief

• Supervised 150 military personnel in the installation and operation of the Battalion Communication network. Honors includes Army Meritorious Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign 1989

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Commercial Field Examiner Course 1997

Certificate of Completion

Management Information Systems (Audit College) 1998

Certificate of Completion

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