Position	Director, Internal Audit
Location Confidential	No
Location	No preference
Willing to Relocate	Yes
Industry	Construction/BuildingMaterials/Maintenance
Function	FINANCE--CFO/Control/Acctg./Treas./Tax,etc.
Compensation	$100,000 to $200,000
Resume Summary
I am an internal audit executive with 19 years of operational, financial, and compliance auditing experience, including 13 years in leadership roles. I am seeking to use my skills and experience in a dynamic internal audit management role.
Resume Body      DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT
INTERNAL AUDIT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Internal audit executive with 18 years of operational, financial, and compliance auditing experience, including 12 years in leadership roles. Proven results establishing, organizing and managing an internal audit department while successfully meeting deadlines, quality standards, budgets and maintaining relationships with senior management. A track record of identifying financial, operational and compliance related control weaknesses and formulating recommendations to improve the company's control environment. Strong technical knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics. Extensive experience in the residential / commercial real estate, construction, manufacturing, mortgage banking and title industries. EXPERIENCE: DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT 2010 - Present Construction Management Company Northeast Direct the Internal Audit Department of a leading $3.1 billion construction management and real estate development company. Report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Chief Financial Officer. Increased Internal Audit Department productivity by 57% over the previous year. Developed the organization's Internal Audit Risk Assessment based on the COSO Internal Control Framework. Designed and implemented the organization's risk-based Internal Audit Plan. Present the audit plan and audit results to the AUdit Committee of the Board of Directors. Continually identify activities subject to audit coverage and assess the degree of risk inherent in the activity in conjunction with the Internal Audit Risk Assessment. Lead and evaluate Internal Audit staff and resources. Advise operations and corporate functions regarding the adequacy of policy, procedures and appropriate controls. Research technical accounting issues and updates. Perform due diligence reviews on potential acquisitions. Manage the Internal Audit Department budget. Perform investigations and special projects at the request of senior management and the Audit Committee. Redesigned the audit report format and audit rating system. Implemented a post-audit survey of auditees to gauge customer satisfaction. Developed a uniform system of electronic workpapers and documentation. Implemented a process of continuous monitoring of audit findings. SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT 2008 - 2009 Real Estate Developer New York, NY Established and directed the Internal Audit function of a leading international owner / developer / operator of first-class real estate ($53 billion in assets) based on the COSO Internal Control Framework. Identified the auditable functions / departments / projects for the organization globally. Developed the global Internal Audit Risk Assessment for the organization. Designed the organization's global Internal Audit Plan. Identified the structure and staffing needs of the Internal Audit Department in order to accomplish the Audit Plan. Created the organization's Internal Audit Department Charter. Educated members of the organization about the role and responsibilities of the Internal Audit function. Developed a system for tracking and scheduling internal audits of the global organization. Created a system of detailed electronic workpapers. Developed audit programs and executed audits of various domestic and international functions, departments and projects. Reviewed policies and procedures, advised senior management on the effectiveness of internal controls and provided actionable recommendations for improvement. Performed special projects at the request of the Co-CEOs. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT 1998 - 2008 National homebuilder Pennsylvania Directed the day-to-day operations of the 12 member Internal Audit Department of a $4.7 billion, Fortune 500 Company and its ancillary businesses. Presented the annual audit plan and quarterly audit results to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Performed Sarbanes-Oxley assessments by working with process owners to document all relevant processes and internal controls using flowcharts and narratives. Tested key financial controls identified in Sarbanes-Oxley assessments on an on-going basis and ensured that any deficiencies noted were remediated and retested. Assisted in establishing policies and procedures for the auditing activity through the creation of an Internal Audit Charter and Department Handbook. Coordinated the recruitment and hiring of the internal audit staff. Developed the professional capability of the audit staff and project management personnel by conducting on-the-job training, staff meetings and seminars. Directed and supervised the work of audit staff. Reviewed all audit reports prior to issuance providing recommendations for improvement, accuracy and completeness. Maintained effective working relations with executive and operational management through annual meetings with every division president and ancillary business president to review areas of risk and potential concerns. Developed a systematic process for annual and quarterly audit scheduling based on a company-wide risk assessment and inquiries with senior management ensuring accomplishment of the department's audit plan and complete audit coverage. Collaborated with external consultants to develop risk assessments and audit programs for mortgage banking and golf club audits. Developed a uniform audit grading system based on acceptable tolerable error percentages and risk-based weighting of attributes tested. Executed audits of the company's homebuilding operations (including urban high-rise, single family and multi-family residential construction), commercial and land development, divisions, departments and ancillary businesses (including title company, mortgage banking and golf club operations) to determine the adequacy of management and accounting controls. SENIOR AUDITOR - INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES 1998 KPMG Peat Marwick Philadelphia, PA Provided cosourcing and outsourcing of clients' internal audit function. Trained to provide comprehensive business risk assessments resulting in an internal audit plan that focused on risk management and identification of profit improvement opportunities. SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR 1995 - 1998 National homebuilder Pennsylvania Executed audits of the company's projects, divisions, departments and ancillary businesses. Conducted opening/closing meetings with auditees and senior management. Prepared reports containing corrective improvement recommendations. Developed and revised various audit programs and audit report format. STAFF ACCOUNTANT 1992 - 1995 Regional public accounting firm Pennsylvania Performed audits of commercial clients (manufacturers, service companies and non-profit organizations) and mutual funds. Prepared financial statements and schedules. EDUCATION: BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY Lewisburg, PA 1992 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major in Accounting. Member of Varsity Football Team PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant, State of Pennsylvania Earned Accreditation in Internal Quality Assessment / Validation of the Internal Audit Activity as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member of the Financial Executives Networking Group
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