Finance Manager/Controller

Mary Hinkle

Cellular 727-***-**** **** *st Avenue, Apt. B

Web http://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhinkle Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

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Executive Profile

Internal Audit professional with 18 years experience in the accounting field including 7 years in the Internal Audit field.. My experience has been working for both governmental and private businesses as an accountant, accounting manager and internal auditor. Additional legal experience involves the private practice of law. Expertise includes criminal investigations.

Career Achievements

• I have established a new Internal Audit function including drafting and implementing the Audit Committee Charter, Internal Audit Function Charter and Internal Audit Procedure Manual. I have also implemented an annual COSO based internal control review.

Qualification Highlights

• I am adept at risk based audit planning. I am self-motivated and bring an organized, systematic approach to implementing my audit plan.

• Successfully created a new Internal Audit Department including the development and implementation of an Audit Charter, Internal Audit Charter, policies and procedures.

• Effective management, technical, and supervisory skills. Managed and directed up to six supervisors with approximately 120 total employees under my area of responsibility. Communicated tactfully and effectively with team.

• Competent using software including: Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, E-mail, and the Internet. Also competent in the use of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP software.

Professional Background

Chief Audit Executive 2005 to Present

PRIDE Enterprises St. Petersburg, FL

I am responsible for the internal audit function at PRIDE Enterprises. The Internal Audit function is designed to provide assurance to the PRIDE Board of Directors and PRIDE Management that, within economic limitations, 1) financial statements and reports comply with corporate policy and GAAP; 2) internal accounting controls are effective in promoting efficiency and protecting assets of the company; and 3) operational policies are enforced. I am also responsible for reporting conditions that pose a risk of loss.

• Designed, developed and implemented an Audit Chater, Internal Audit Department Charter as well as procedures for the Internal Audit Function

• Easily establish rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and beliefs

• Implemented a COSO review of internal controls.

Administrator 1998 to 2005

Oklahoma Tax Commission Oklahoma City, Ok

Responsible for administration for Corporate Income Tax (office and field audit sections), Estate Tax, Gross Production, Individual Income Tax and Special Tax Enforcement (criminal investigations) sections. Directly supervised six supervisors, total of approximately 120 employees. My position required knowledge of accounting and auditing theory and practices as well as a proficient working knowledge of income tax laws in diverse areas.

• Major project included automation of Estate Tax recordkeeping and document production.

Internal Auditor 1995 to 1998

Oklahoma Tax Commission Oklahoma City, Ok

September 1995 - January, 1998

Served on a systems integration project while working as an internal auditor for the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Internal Audit worked together as a team with the IT department to develop a requirements document for the system integration to be developed internally. We documented all the systems in the Commission and developed an overall requirements document for the new system to be based on Oracle.

Education

JD, Law 1987

Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK

Law Degree with an emphasis on business and tax.

M.B.A., Business Administration 1985

Central State University Edmond, OK

B.S., Accounting 1980

Central State University Edmond, OK

Organizations

• Institute of Internal Auditors - member

• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Former treasurer of the Suncoast Chapter, FICPA

• ISACA.

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant Licensed, Oklahoma Board of Accountancy

• Certified Public Accountant Licensed, Florida Board of Accountancy

• Attorney, OBA# 12919, Oklahoma Bar Association

• CGEIT – ISACA

• CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner

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