Candidate: Experienced Supervising Senior

Current Employer Consulting Inc. Current Position Experienced Supervising Senior

Education BS Accounting

Professional Certifications CPA in Maryland.

Security Clearance Secret Citizenship US Citizen

Total Years of Relevant Experience 15yrs Office Location TBD

Phone Number 1234567890 Email dstrzegowski@primustalent.com

James D Engagement Partner – Leadership Team – PMO (Key)

Relevant Experience Summary

Financial management and IT audit services professional successful at supporting federal agencies, small businesses and private entities with improved operations, financial management, financial systems implementation, audit readiness and compliance. Areas of expertise include compliance with OMB A-123, internal audit, audit remediation, business process improvement, financial reporting, budget execution and accounting, financial system implementation governance and data migration, performing IT audit according to FISCAM, NIST 800-53 security controls, writing corrective action plans, analyzing financial statement line items, SF133 recon and entity risk management

Government Audit Work Experience

123 Federal 09/2019 to Present

 

ABC Financial Analyst. Provide strong, quantitative, analytical, and computer skills to support the administration, execution, and analyses of federal government customers through the full range of internal controls and auditing for the division’s financial resources.

Quazi Gov’t Org (ABC).

Interpret complex financial data·Conduct various data analyses using sound quantitative skills ·Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing packages for senior leadership·Assist with managing and conducting internal control program, audit readiness, and self-assessments. ·Conduct mock audits, maintain checklists, develop and maintain policies and standard operating procedures, develop plans of actions and milestones, and manage project schedules. ·Prepare and coordinate responses to requests from external auditors, the Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) directorate, and OSD Comptroller. ·Work with all business units and levels of personnel to obtain audit data ·Review financial and audit policies, guidance, and direction and ensure policies and procedures remain current. ·Populate and update government systems as required. ·Develops, maintains, conducts, and/or responds to Requests for information, clarification and assistance, database requirements, OSD Comptroller budget exhibits, execution review requirements, Business Unit budget reviews conducted by PRM, Monthly Financial Statement reviews, Unique reports so all Business Units can get better, easier-to-use information about the execution of their funds such as O&M and DAWDF.·Track financial execution and key performance metrics. Compilation of metrics and accomplishments supporting the development of Reports to

higher headquarters. ·Work within and ensure various systems ·Assist with planning, analyzing, remediating, and documenting financial processes and records

 

 

 

Big 4 b Supervising Team Lead. Support the Federal Government Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives with the United States Army as an integral member of the Army Operation Center (AOC) Payroll Team.

Military Institution Create and update protocol documents such as PBC/Sample/Follow-up review protocols, communication plan, FIAR AART Tool contingency plan, PII & PHI protocol, auditor request assignment protocol. Lead and Organize site visits and walkthroughs between Auditor, Commands and various stake holders. Lead the AOC Payroll Team in the tracking and monitoring Auditor requests and responses, site visits, issues and Notice of Finding and Recommendations (NFRs) for all General Fund Financial Statement Audit request. Facilitate the Provided by Client (PBC) request and NFRs issued by the auditors and ensure they are distributed to the appropriate Client personnel efficiency. Assist in the Client and Auditor transition to the new audit Army Audit Response Tool (AART) system used to standardize the audit process across teams and track essential audit documentation. Assist the Corrective Action Plans (CAP) Management Team by communicating with various personnel in order track and monitor the CAPs generated by the Client for each NFR issued by the Auditor. Supervise and Coordinate timely collection, review, and submission of PBC documentation to fulfill auditor request. Update managers and directors weekly with status of the projects.

Big 4 a 06/2018 to 09/2019

Senior Consultant. Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies.

Military Institution. Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities. Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures. Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of Information Technology (IT) audit engagements, including system development, package implementation, SSAE 18 readiness assessments, and /or platform reviews for the U.S. Army. Identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients. Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations. Review, evaluate and test general and application controls. Provide notice of findings and recommendations and corrective action plans on identified security and control risks. Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes. Supervise associates and interns on engagements.

DEF Solutions 05/2017 to 06/2018

Acquisition & Sustainment Office. Writing and updating policies on Statement of Assurance. Creating Training slides to educate Management Internal Controls Program Managers (MICP). Performing and documenting Material weaknesses resulting from testing controls over Financial Reporting and Operations.

Defense Technical Information Center. Reviewed and evaluated financial risk, financial reporting, and financial statements and accounting transactions processes including controls related to the federal entity. Manage across the project life cycle including assisting with scope definition, vendor assessment, functional and technical design, and testing, training, and implementation phases. Supervise and review work performed by other staff and interact with the manager on client team matters. Documented Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) based on FIAR OSD baseline controls according to FISCAM. Assess Service Provider controls to determine effectiveness of achieving Management and Financial Statement Assertions. Spearheaded the effort to provide various PBC

(provided by clients) documentation requested by OSD to submit to the FIAR Arc Tool. Documented Accessible Unit Process Narrative and Flowcharts for Vendor Pay, Contract Pay, Reimbursable Work Order Agreement, Civilian Pay, Financial Reporting etc. Met with various department POCs to document updates. Performed Sustainment Testing and Reported Exceptions, Significant deficiencies and Material Weaknesses. Reconciled various line items between feeder systems to DAI to DDRS financial reporting systems. Gathered the population from DAI utilizing financial statement crosswalk to tie to the financial statement. Collaborated with DFAS to research variances. Involved and managed NFR Prioritization and CAPs development to address deficiency that has a material impact on the department. Monitored and advised on the reasonableness of documents provided to satisfy Entity Level Control matrix requested by OSD FIAR

Sax GROUP Inc. May 2015 to May 2017

Gov’t Mgt Agency. Collaborated with OUSD to design controls in order to meet control objectives and compliance requirements based on Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Service Level Agreements (SLA), Security Connection Agreements (SCA), Agency policy, procedures, flowcharts, and narratives. Communicate audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings, work paper documents, corrective action plans, deal breaker analysis, and test summaries, while formulating recommendations, highlighting unresolved issues and mitigating risk areas to aide in implementing process improvements. Assess and evaluate general and application controls and their associated risks by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating manual and automated financial and system processes, and identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues. Designed controls over system processing and documented processes. Managed NFR Corrective Actions Plans (CAPs) by writing deficiency, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), CAP testing, Evidential Matter, and led cross functional team to CAP closeouts for DDRS General Ledger reconciliations, Negative net payables, and Unobligated balances brought forward. Evaluated Corrective Action Plans (CAPS) and Risk Matrices to ensure controls were properly documented and controls were designed effectively. Performed Tests of Design (TED) and Tests of Effectiveness (TOE) for controls testing. Performed Complementary User Entity Controls based on Service Provider SSAE 16 SOC type 1 & 2 reports. Assisted in performing Information System testing according to Risk management framework and FISCAM requirements. Performed Quantitative Drill Downs to sub-assessable units for prior years. Wrote weekly activity reports, meeting minutes, and client status updates. Consulted the Agency through the Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) plan. Performed PCM process reviews including flowcharting processes, wrote narratives, identified -control gaps, key controls, mitigating and compensating controls for business processes. Documented steps to adequately review FBWT Reconciliation for the agency. Analyze FBWT reconciliation performed by DFAS in relations to the back up support documentations posted to the E-Portal. Utilized DAI accounting system to reconcile the financial. Researched variances and had weekly discussion with DFAS.

Defense Logistics Agency. Responsibilities include supporting DOD Components Audit Readiness efforts and performing CFO Act Audits in accordance with OMB guidelines and other Attestations Services. Recently performed field work testing on an examination of the DLA General Fund Schedule of Budgetary Activity (SBA) in accordance with DoDs FIAR Guidance. This examination involved testing of the three schedules that represent specific SBA line items: Schedule of Appropriation Received, Schedule of Spending Authority from Offsetting Collections, and the Schedule of Obligations Incurred, for the 6-month period ended March 31, 2015. Responsibilities included active participation in walk-throughs and various meetings that included the OIG and the Contracting Officer. Prepared summary narratives on results of field work and minutes of meetings and utilized DLAs RC Tool to download various PBC items for field work testing.

MC Dean: Responsibilities included supporting the accounting manager with accounting principles and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statement that are compliant with DCAA, FAR, CAS and GAAP. Assisted with Billing, payroll, accounts payable, tax and other daily functions as needed. Performed full cycle month and year end close to include journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and variance analysis in Unanet. Supported and assisted with budgeting, forecasting, contract backlog activities, DCAA incurred cost submissions and related requests.

DODEA: Senior Auditor Performed DCAA Pre-Award audit. Examined financial transactions to determine whether costs were incurred within the contractual period of performance and prepared work papers that was easily

reviewed. Examined records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with FAR, Cost principles, CAS and GAGAS. Prepared summary of finding and recommendations to management. Completed audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.

General Audit Work Experience

Corp b. August 2013 to May 2015

Controller. Managed all Accounting functions to include general ledger accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, payroll and timekeeping, disbursements and Billings of the firm. Supervised senior and staff accountants to complete the monthly closing and produce financials in a timely manner. Prepared and presented the monthly, annual and program Budgets. Monitored, updated and projected cash flow on a regular basis that includes cash receipts and expenses. Prepared and/or coordinated expense allocations as appropriate and in accordance with policies and procedure. Prepared and submitted annual Cost report for the agency in compliance with government mandates. They risk losing substantial funding if this report is not submitted accurately by due date. Responsible for continuously assessing current operations to identify and implement efficiencies. Served as the point of contact and overseer of all external audits, including financial statement audits.

Corp a. July 2012 to August 2013

Controller/Finance and Accounting Manager. Responsible for closing the books each month on a timely basis. This included reconciling bank and investment accounts and sub-ledgers to the general ledger, implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and modifying them as needed to ensure effective and efficient operations. Monitored and complied with federal and state laws in terms of remitting taxes, preparing timely and accurate reports and maintaining appropriate records. Led the Annual External Audit Process (from start to end) which included ensuring that accurate schedules are prepared for external auditors in a timely manner

PA2 March 2011 to July 2012

Senior Accountant. Performed Accounting, Book-keeping and Taxation for Individual, business, Estate and Trust clients. Prepared Individual, Corporate, Partnership, and Trust tax returns. Proficient in using CaseWare for financial statement organization, Go-Systems tax software and GFR electronic file storage software.

PA & Associates LLC Dec 2005 to Mar 2011

Audit Supervisor. Performed Bank internal audit procedures according to PCAOB standards. Supervised audit team by informing team members of the banks audit objectives, the nature, timing and extent of procedures and foreseeable hindrances to the efficiency of the audit. Reviewed the work paper of team members to ensure the objectives of the procedures were achieved and the result of the work support the conclusions reached. Utilizing Risk control matrix and led team to perform procedures to assess risks of material misstatement. Examined, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. Assessed financials to ensure that securities transactions are reported on a trade basis and are valued at quoted market or dealer quotes. Tested evidence that the bank adheres to the Uniform Net Capital Rule of the SEC. Planned internal client meetings and oversee financial disclosures.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

Professional Affiliations: AICPA

Professional Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (State of Maryland). Certified in 2012.

In Process of taking the CISA.