Finance Manager/Controller

BARBARA NETTER, CPA, CFE, CFSA, CUCE

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Novi, Michigan 48374

Phone #: 248-***-**** E-mail: *********@*****.***

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CAREER PROFILE

A highly qualified Internal Audit and Compliance Management Professional experienced in different industries. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, complete complex multiple assignment/deadlines, deliver excellent results and assist management in achieving organizational goals. Demonstrate abilities for being thorough, precise, analytical, flexible, organized and determined.

• Professional CPA with knowledge/experience of core accounting, financial, treasury, and auditing principles/procedures.

• Experienced in managing Loss Prevention, Compliance and Internal Audit Departments.

• Strong working knowledge of Compliance and Regulations.

• Strong working knowledge and auditing skills used in embezzlement and fraud cases.

• Experienced in working on formal/informal teams or as a single contributor.

• Excellent Management skills including training and mentoring employees to obtain peak performance.

• Able to recognize and recommend creative solutions to meet the company and client’s business needs without compromising organizational company standards, reputation, or integrity.

• Enjoys working on multiple and complex business problems and projects simultaneously.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCRETIVE SOLUTIONS

Worked at DTE Energy, Detroit, MI 2011 – 2011

• Worked as a contract employee in the audit services department.

• I was assigned to operational audits and internal control projects.

• Responsible for the fraud assessment for 2011 until the contract ended.

• Worked on the team for SOX Testing

LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, Plymouth, MI 1997 - 2010

(A $1.5B community-based credit union serving 155,000 members with branches in 20 communities throughout Michigan - formerly Detroit Edison Credit Union and NuUnion Credit Union)

Director of Internal Audit, Compliance/Loss Prevention 2000 - 2010

Internal Auditor 1997 - 2000

Managed the day-to-day activities of the Internal Audit, Compliance and Loss Prevention Departments. Supervised a staff of 6 professionals including the hiring process, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, work schedules, individual goal setting, training, and coaching employees. Prepared annual budgets for the departments, and measured actual to budgeted dollars throughout the year. Reported administratively to the CEO and to the Supervisory Committee.

Was the Credit Union Liaison for management, with external auditors and Federal/State Examiner’s. Performed annual risk assessments and developed annual audit plans and audit budget hours for both compliance and audits. Performed audits and compliance reviews. Read new regulations and prepared memos for the different Managers on the new requirements for their areas. Conducted meetings with management to discuss and make recommendations for corrective actions necessary to resolve problems or discrepancies that were uncovered during the audit process. Worked with Management on the implementation of the recommendations. Prepared reports for management and reviewed the audit departments’ reports prior to management’s review. Managed / conducted investigations and special projects at the request of senior management.

• Resolved an installation-caused out-of-balance condition of the mortgage portfolio involving double posting and other errors. The actions of the Internal Audit Department resulted in a clean audit report issued by the External Auditors.

• Worked on the Detroit Edison Credit Union Management Team that successfully completed a due diligence to purchase the assets of another credit union which led to a better understanding of the loan portfolio.

• Reorganized the Audit Department resulting in the departments’ activities being in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor Standards.

• Researched, recommended and purchased new software for the internal audit and compliance areas which resulted in administrative cost savings and greater employee work efficiencies such as employees time saved performing analyses of membership database, focusing on detecting fraud and compliance violations.

• Coached a key employee for performance issues. Initiated a comprehensive improvement plan that resulted in a significant progress in the employee’s performance.

• Recognized by management for completing special projects within parameters and time frames.

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HENRY AND COMPANY, CPA, Troy, MI 1994 - 1996

(Certified Public Accountants offering accounting, tax, and bookkeeping services for a variety of industries)

Internal Auditor

Performed financial control audits for Manufacturing and Health Care Industries. Conducted write up work for smaller clients and performed entries into their accounting systems. Prepared tax returns

• Worked with a business client who was audited by the IRS. Over several months interacted with IRS auditors to resolve audit issues.

• Successfully worked with a Health Care Company to complete the annual audit that resulted in the company being in compliance with the state regulations / requirements.

CINDRICH AND MAHALAK, CPA, St. Clair Shores, MI 1986 - 1994

(Certified Public Accountants and consultants specializing in the Credit Union industry)

Internal Auditor

Managed and Conducted audits for Credit Unions throughout Michigan, Indiana and Texas. Audits consisted of planning, conducting field work, preparing reports, meeting with Sr. Management and conducting exit meetings with CEO’s.

Performed financial audits in Michigan and investigated embezzlement and fraud cases consisting of meeting with management teams to understand the situation and layout/scope of the review. Investigated different accounts and discovered / researched the audit trails. Interviewed internal personnel and made recommendations to management on findings.

• Conducted an embezzlement audit in Traverse City. Interfaced with the FBI and the examiner from the National Association of Credit Unions (NCUA). The case was taken to District court and assisted the Assistant General Attorney in preparing the case for trial.

• Assigned to work as the Interim CEO for a small credit union.

• Prepared handouts and PowerPoint presentations on audit topics for use as a speaker at professional conferences.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Walsh College - Troy, MI

Associates Degree in Accounting

Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI

Attended professional development programs in:

• Dale Carnegie Leadership Training.

• Annual CUNA Compliance School.

• Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors Annual Conference/Classes.

• Local Certified Fraud Examiner Conference and Monthly Meetings.

• International Association of Financial Crime Investigators Conference/Meetings.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Michigan, A licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Institute of Internal Auditors: Certified Financial Service Auditor (CFSA).

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• CUNA Compliance: Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Current Member - International Association of Financial Crime Investigators.

• Current Member of the Association of Certified Public Accountants

• Current Chapter Member - Certified Fraud Examiner (Former Chairman and Vice Chairman for local chapter).

• Current Member - Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors (Former Chairman and Vice Chairman).

• Current Member - Institute of Internal Auditors.

Excellent references and further information available upon request.

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