EXPERIENCE:
FREED MAXICK ABL SERVICES, INC., Irving, TX
Field Examination Supervisor 4/2001 to Present
• Managed, mentored and directed a team of 2 auditors per project
• Complete an average 3 audits monthly in a team environment as well individual audit projects with a 30% pre-deadline completion rate
• Perform pre-loan surveys to identify and create due diligence models required for audits
• Perform audits involving client acquisitions by identifying and analyzing the internal controls for the acquired company’s inventory, processes and systems flow to all general ledger accounts
• Prepare weekly audit reports on results pertaining to the client business processes, compliance with industry standards and ultimately the client’s financial status
L.A. COUNTY METRO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, Los Angeles, CA
Contract Auditor 10/1997 to 3/2001
• Conducted internal audits and managed a team of 4 auditors
• Completed audits an average of 10% ealrlier than their scheduled project deadlines
• Designed, organized and completed an average of 4 audits monthly
• Prepared audit work-plans for construction projects covering equipment rates, operational overhead and labor rates for hourly employees resulting in an average realized savings of 50k per project
• Evaluated and audited construction bid proposals against national standards in compliance with FAR regulations
• Obtained and validated accounting records, systems data and background information for all audits
• Developed and introduced new audit techniques to present reports with findings and recommendations for improvement
VARGAS, LOPEZ & COMPANY, CPA, Los Angeles, CA
Auditor 5/1995 to 10/1997
• Supervised 2 auditors per project
• Performed audits of contracts and construction projects for L.A.C.M.T.A.
• Performed Financial and Compliance audits for Government agencies and Non-Profit organizations in addition to For-Profit clients
• Filed tax returns for Corporate clients, Exempt Organizations, and also Individuals
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California
M.A., Accounting 1993
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Business Economics 1991
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel