Forensic Accounting Director Resume Example The Hawk Eye Firm

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

Summary

*Month End Close *Forensic Analysis *IT knowledge * Cultural fluency

Highlights

SENIOR LEVEL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Highly motivated professional with 15 years of related experience in technical and forensic accounting, excellent communication skills, and strong business acumen. Result-driven mindset with a proven track record in streamlining processes, identifying risks, and implementing internal controls with the ability to exercise sound judgment. Seeking a senior level audit role, excellent written and verbal skills strong business acumen. Key strengths are as follows:
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Internal /External Audit
Analytical/Critical thinking
GAAP & SOX Compliance
ERP Implementation
Forecasting & Budgeting
Communication skills
Data mining and analytics
Communication & Organization: Expert Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc), all popular email clients & Internet platforms
Accounting: BudgetTrac, FRX Reporting, Deltek Vision ERP, Crystal Reporting, Recon NET/ Trintech Software,
Solomon, Oracle 11i, Great Plains, Yardi

Experience

Forensic Accounting Director01/2012 to CurrentThe Hawk Eye FirmLithia Springs, GA

Conducts forensic accounting functions, including economic loss and damage quantification, fraud investigation, funds and assets tracing and recovery, litigation support, and transaction tracing and analysis.
Reconstructs activities and events surrounding incidents of financial fraud, interviewing individuals who contributed to associated records and executing electronic discovery.
Provides clear and concise expert testimony, employing visual aids, reports, and other trial evidence.
Key Accomplishments:.
Increased effectiveness of evaluation and presentation of evidence, designing tailored computerized systems for conveying conclusions drawn from reports, document collections, and exhibits.

Assistant Controller01/2008 to 01/2012SunTrust Plaza & Associates/ Portman Holdings, LLCAtlanta, GA

Oversaw accounting team, including three staff accountants, a property accountant, an A/R manager, and a Parking Revenue manager to deliver efficient, accurate, and cost-effective financial maintenance and reporting.
Directed, reviewed, and presented time-sensitive property reports for key portfolio.
Coordinated quarterly, annual financial, and DOE audits with a Big Four accounting firm, supervising regular DOE and CAM calculations and reconciliations for expense reimbursements.
Liaised with Tax Advisory Board, assessing and approving sales tax calculations.
United property owners, senior accounting staff, and property managers, leading monthly financial meetings to set financial objectives and proactively troubleshoot potential issues.
Key Accomplishments:.
Boosted organizational capacity by implementing and overseeing new financial planning models within the MRI package to increase individual input, responsibility, and flexibility.

Senior Accountant01/2007 to 01/2008Intercontinental Hotel GroupAlpharetta, GA

Handled GL activity for all global systems, tracing revenues and expenses for travel agent commission programs.
Executed complex reconciliations across globally distributed company hotel holdings, confirming appropriate distribution of receivables and communications with cross-functional department executives as well as the UK Treasury.
Key Accomplishments:.
Rectified significant accounting and operational deficiencies by writing, implementing, and directing several key internal procedures.
Improved financial reporting, business operations, cash management financial planning, and budgeting by spearheading efforts to install appropriate operational controls.

Field Audit Controller01/2005 to 01/2007Concessions InternationalAtlanta, GA

Led all accounting and tax-related functions, including A/P, A/R, intra/inter-company billings, fixed assets, credit, GL, payroll and associated taxes, franchise taxes, and income taxes.
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic plans, prepare forecasts and budgets, direct owner's capital equities accounts, and ensure budgetary compliance.
Key Accomplishments:.
Heightened investment security, performing comprehensive due diligence for potential acquisitions.
Expanded internal controls, advising on targeted areas for improvement and implementing new accounting policies and procedures.

Senior Accountant01/2004 to 01/2005DS Waters of AmericaAtlanta, GA

Executed day-to-day leadership and management of accounting and financial reporting, including P&L statements, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and year-end financial reports.
Produced and managed accounting ledger maintenance, account reconciliation and journal reviews, as well as monthly close.
Key Accomplishments:.
Refined accounting communications and supported corrective actions, clarifying budget variances to senior management and advising on restorative actions.

Senior Treasury Accountant01/2000 to 01/2004Apple Grove Restaurant Concepts, LLCAtlanta, GA

Managed and directed four team members, overseeing complex financial and business planning with emphasis on cash flow, product pricing, profit targets, and financial ratios.
Analyzed data and developed reports, evaluating profitability, performance against budget, fiscal soundness, and operational efficiency.
Key Accomplishments:.
Increased operational efficiency, spearheading the implementation of newly acquired software system, authoring associated policies and procedures, and training staff on software use.
Recovered $1.5 million of operational funds through effective forensic accounting strategies and continuous monitoring of accounting practice deficiencies.

Education

Master: Accounting Information SystemsUNIVERSITY OF PHOENIXAccounting Information Systems

Bachelor of Science: AccountingUNIVERSITY OF MEMPHISMemphis, TNAccounting

CPA Track, AUD & FAR (Passed); BEC & REG (Expected2017

) Certified Internal Auditor - Certification TestingDecember 10, 2016

Skills

account reconciliation, ACCOUNTING, accountant, acquisitions, advanced problem-solving,A/P, balance sheet, billings, Budgeting, budgets, budget, business operations, business planning, cash flow, cash management, CFA, CIA, Communication skills, excellent communication, concise, CPA, credit, Critical thinking, Crystal, clients, Data mining, designing, directing, due diligence, email, equities, ERP, senior management, financial, financial planning, financial reports, financial reporting, fixed assets, Forecasting, functional, funds, GL, great organizational skills Great Plains, Internal Auditor, leadership, ledger, litigation support, meetings, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Oracle, organizational, payroll, policies, pricing, processes, profit, reporting, sales, SOX Compliance, Solomon, sound, strategic plans, supervising, Tax, taxes, Treasury, troubleshoot, verbal skills, Vision, excellent written, year-end

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

The Hawk Eye Firm
SunTrust Plaza & Associates/ Portman Holdings, LLC
Intercontinental Hotel Group
Concessions International
DS Waters of America
Apple Grove Restaurant Concepts, LLC

School Attended

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Job Titles Held:

Forensic Accounting Director
Assistant Controller
Senior Accountant
Field Audit Controller
Senior Treasury Accountant

Degrees

Master : Accounting Information Systems
Bachelor of Science : Accounting
CPA Track, AUD & FAR (Passed); BEC & REG (Expected 2017
) Certified Internal Auditor - Certification Testing December 10, 2016

Forensic Accounting Director Resume Example

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