Audit - Compliance Manager

JOHN ASTORINO

*** ******* **** | Oakhurst, NJ ***55

732-***-**** (cell) - 732-***-**** (home) - *************@*****.***

K. Hovnanian Homes | Red Bank, NJ June 1996 - September 2011

o Implementation Project Manager January 2006 - September 2011

o Business Systems Analyst September 2004 - December 2005

o Internal Audit Manager June 1996 - August 2004

Implementation Project Manager (6 Years)

Leveraged my audit expertise & technical knowledge to implement numerous best practices & streamline process improvements company-wide.

Leader & process expert of accounting processes ensuring successful design, documentation & implementation using standard methodologies.

Gathered business & technical requirements by organizing focus groups, hosting conferences & leading various cross-functional meetings & workshops.

Analyzed & approved all system controls, SOX compliance risks, segregation of duties, etc. associated with an ERP system implementation (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne).

Ensured that accounting system modules supported operational processes & were compliant with policies.

Performed on-going compliance monitoring in accordance to corporate policy, SOX, GAAP & SEC regulations.

Developed & documented policy/procedure manuals per corporate initiatives, system specifications & new accounting pronouncements.

Trained controllers & accounting staff on corporate policies/procedures, new processes & compliance related matters.

Provided subject matter expertise & guidance to Internal Audit & System Security teams.

Responsible for consolidating the company’s tri-annual financial plan & supporting month-end close activities.

Business Systems Analyst (2 Years)

Robust understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financials, Job Cost & Purchasing modules, including technical knowledge of application system architecture.

Solid understanding of security profiles, user access rights, process work flows & design specifications.

Configured, set-up & supported all Job Cost applications related to Accounting, Purchasing, Warranty, etc.

Significant experience scripting/executing system integration test plans, developing end-user instructional training manuals & multimedia visual aids.

Played an integral role in the design, mapping, data conversion & maintenance of the master Chart of Accounts.

Implemented automated solutions that interfaced with general ledger & subsystems.

Delivered all aspects of end user training as part of the ERP system implementation & provided post-implementation support.

Bridged communications between operational & technical areas of the organization & identified change management needs. Translated business needs into process improvements & technical enhancements.

Created management reports & performed data analysis using Insight Software Suite.

Trouble shot end user issues, identified root causes involving master data & resolved helpdesk cases.

Internal Audit Manager (8 Years)

Performed & managed all aspects of an audit from planning to testing, remediation & reporting.

Spearheaded & successfully implemented the company’s SOX 404 program from initiation through certification.

Facilitated quarterly updates to the Audit Committee & Executive Management of departmental progress, findings & status of remediation.

Developed comprehensive risk assessments & audit programs to improve adequacy/efficiency of audit reviews.

Hired, instructed, supervised, the activities of 6 direct reports & evaluated their work performance.

Assisted external auditors coordinate & perform interim & year-end compliance/financial audits.

Washington Mutual Bank | Garden City, NY July 1994 - May 1996

Senior Auditor (2 Years)

Performed all phases of an audit, identified exceptions & recommended corrective actions with appropriate level management.

Examined various departments evaluating compliance to policies/procedures, internal controls & regulations to ensure proper safeguard of bank assets.

Assisted external auditors with regulatory exams, financial reporting & inquiries.

Rowan University - B.S. in Business Administration May 1994

Specialized in Finance - Minored in Economics

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