Audit, Financial, IT and GRC Professional

DARRYL U. GORDON

**** ********* ********** ****., #*** 678-***-**** home or 404-***-**** cell

Atlanta, GA 30341 ********@************.***

SUMMARY:

Results-oriented with demonstrated expertise in the genre of Sarbanes-Oxley Financial and Information Technology (IT), Internal Audit, External Audit and Restatement of financial statements for accuracy to ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, IRS, and other regulatory guidelines. Excellent understanding of business functions and processes. Utilize keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (financial, human resources, legal, operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance. Collaborate effectively with business managers to resolve variances, refine forecasts, and identify opportunities for improvement. Proven areas of expertise include:

• Sales Analysis & Sales Forecasting • Annual Audits & Financial Reporting

• Cost Accounting • Manufacturing

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership • Corporate & Investment Finance

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management • Financial Analysis

• Sarbanes-Oxley Regulation 404, SOP 97-2 & SAS-70 • General Ledger Accounting

• Month-end Closing, FAS 115,133, SFAS 101 & 104 • Project Management

• Financial System Conversions • Policy and Procedure Implementation

• Systems & Technology Utilization • Forensic Accounting

• Transaction Support (Mergers & Acquisition) • Restructuring Analysis

• Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances • Income Tax Accounting & Reporting

• IT General Controls & Oracle GRC Implementation • Access Security Controls

EXPERIENCE:

Capital Advantage, L.L.C., Atlanta, GA November 2009 – Present

Audi, Finance, IT & GRC Consultant

Participate in and/or coordinated all phases of the governmental audit and financial analysis process including defining the Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) of policy and procedures, audit scope based on risk sensitivity, testing to ensure adherence with established controls, evaluating control design and adequacy, and presenting known or possible deficiencies and recommendations to management.

• Preparing financial and IT internal control documentation; accounts receivable recognition, deferred revenue recognition and related accruals.

• Technical Writing - creating and developing documentation for software applications including requirements, technical and functional specifications, operation and troubleshooting guides, etc; implementing documentation standards; integrating documentation process within the project development life cycle; preparing test plans and test scripts; creating flow charts for business process using Visio; interacting with management and team to obtain approval of business process documentation; assisting and training junior writers for public transit system including Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Disaster Recovery Consultants, New Orleans, LA April 2009 – November 2009

Senior Audit and Financial Consultant

• Participating in and led audit projects that encompassed complex accounting and operational processes.

• Performing general accounting and finance functions such as bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, related accrual reconciliation, encumbrances and specific account reviews.

• Managing compliance audits, identify issues and implement recommendations.

• Managing the timely and effective completion of assigned audits, including delegation of audit modules to project team members and overseeing the delivery of output. Reviewed the thoroughness of work papers and updated team and management on progress.

• Performing regulatory and other compliance reviews for Risk Management, Quality Management and Government Social Responsibility.

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Eclipsys Corporation, Atlanta, GA January 2008 – March 2009

Senior Corporate Auditor

• Developed internal audit scope and implemented Oracle Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC).

• Performed internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404, SOP 97-2 and SAS-70.

• Assisted Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.

• Identified and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.

• Provided input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.

• Championed internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.

• Performed follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.

Capital Advantage, L.L.C., Atlanta, GA October 2003 – January 2008

Audit & Finance Professional Consultant

• Prepared financial and IT internal control documentation; accounts receivable recognition, deferred revenue recognition and related accruals.

• Evaluated adequacy, user security access, business process audits with focus on revenue assurance and cost minimization, conducting performance, financial, and compliance audit projects.

• Provided business process improvements recommendations, coordination with external auditors for financial applications in the areas of change management, problem management, effectiveness and testing of controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404, SOP 97-2 and SAS-70 for public school system including Atlanta Public Schools; technology industry including Aelera Corporation; internet service provider including Earthlink, Inc.; food industry including Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.; healthcare industry including HealthSouth, Inc.; manufacturing industries including Ricoh, Inc. and Lanier Worldwide Inc; entertainment industry including Turner Broadcasting System; telecommunication industries including MCI and Lucent Technologies

• Perform restatement of financial statements for accuracy to ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, IRS, and other regulatory guidelines for medical and rehabilitation industry

• Projects include performing general accounting and finance functions such as bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, related accrual reconciliation or specific account reviews, transaction support (M&A), restructuring analysis and cost containment reporting, forensic accounting, bankruptcy and litigation support, internal audit, pre-audit work and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance related activities among others.

• Analyze accounts for proper revenue recognition per SFAS 101 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements”, SFAS 104 “Statement Cash Flows—Net Reporting of Certain Cash Payments and Classification from Hedging Transactions” and FAS 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”

• Conduct audit reviews of moderate to very complex business processes and completing Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Responsible for ensuring that proper level of service are achieved across the Company (accuracy, timeliness and efficiency).

• Worked directly with business process owners on the implementation of SOX controls, including business process re-design, policies, procedures, documentation, evidence evaluation, and system enhancements.

• Identify control risks to improve efficiencies and evaluate significant risks to material financial reporting misstatement.

• Determine and provide recommendations in order to align current accounting processes and procedures with generally accepted accounting principles.

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Lucent Technologies, Inc., Atlanta, GA January 2000 – September 2003

Internal Audit Manager

• Reviewed internal control documentation, evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO)

• Responsible for leading high profile consolidated business process/operational reviews and financial audits for Lucent's North America region

• Focused on identifying and implementing process improvements that have a direct benefit to the business, detected weaknesses in the control environment as well as identified high-risk areas within IT Application

• Reviewed process flows outlining risks and mitigating controls for completeness and accuracy

• Performed investigations of illegal activity and violations of company expense guidelines.

American Institute for Managing Diversity, Inc., Atlanta, GA August 1997 – January 2000

Director of Finance & Administration

• Managed the institute finances, including budgeting, fiscal reports, audit preparation, and grant reporting. Analyzed various contracts for revenue recognition for financial reporting

• Implemented FASB 117; performed continuous review of accounting compliance with FASB, GAAP, IRS, and other regulatory guidelines

• Implemented cash management, investment strategies and revenue recognition

• Supervise the preparation of monthly account reconciliations for all accounts

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, GA July 1994 – August 1997

Controller

• Supervision of staff (1) interns (4) and member volunteers (50) on different fundraising activities.

• Prepared accounting system conversion

• Formulated and implemented policies and procedures as well as internal controls applicable to company operations

• Prepared monthly financial statements, budgets and cash flow for review by the board of directors

• Developed spreadsheet applications to automate various accounting and office functions

• Function as a key member of Shared Services Management to ensure that all common goals are achieved.

Tarica, Grizzle & Whittemore, PC, CPA's, Atlanta, GA June 1991 – July 1994

Accountant/Auditor

Performed compliance reviews and audited commercial clients – public and private sector, non-profit, manufacturing, government agencies including Department of Labor, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, hospitals, and port authorities.

• Assisted in the implementation of an internal control review project for the U. S. Department of Labor.

• Prepared quarterly employment, sales and use tax returns, federal and state tax returns for corporations, individuals, partnerships and non-profit organizations

• Performed compliance reviews and monitor the effectiveness of business controls.

• Prepared monthly compilations for companies that include manufacturing, technology, non-profit and pharmaceutical.

EDUCATION:

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; B.B.A.; Accounting, Cum Laude

University of Phoenix, Atlanta, GA – M.B.A. Candidate 2010; CPA – 2 parts completed will sit again 4th quarter; CIA – in progress

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TECHNICAL SKILLS – Proficient in using

Major Financial Systems

Microsoft Software

Other Financial Systems

Other Desktop Software

Query Tools, Environments

o SAP

o Oracle

o Hyperion Essbase

o Hyperion Enterprise

o Great Plains

o AFIN

o Blackbaud FundWare

o Project

o Excel

o Access

o Word

o Outlook

o PowerPoint

o Visio o Best / FAS 90

o PeopleSoft

o MAS90

o MSA

o Peachtree Accounting

o QuickBooks

o Quicken

o Solomon

o Lawson o Lotus 1-2-3

o People Tools

o Lotus Notes

o WordPerfect

o Turbo Tax

o Tax Cut

o Risk Navigator

o FRX

o Oracle GRC

o CYMA o Business Analyzer

o SQL

o XP

o AS 400

o Mainframe

o Win00

o Win98

o Vista

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