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Ashley Shay User

@ashleyshayuser

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Strategic audit leader with expertise in risk management and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth in audit and compliance.

I am a strategic and detail-oriented audit leader with extensive experience in risk management and compliance. My career has been defined by my ability to identify opportunities and communicate actionable recommendations, which has consistently driven cost savings and improved operational efficiency. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my strong interpersonal skills to build effective teams across global organizations.

Throughout my professional journey, I have successfully managed complex audit programs, including SOX and SEC reporting, while leading teams to achieve high standards of integrity and ethical conduct. My role at Bottomline Technologies allowed me to drive annual cost savings of approximately $250,000 by optimizing our audit processes and implementing compliance software that streamlined operations. I am passionate about fostering relationships with key stakeholders and providing valuable insights that enhance organizational performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager, Global SOX Compliance

Current

Bottomline Technologies

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Collaborated with executive management to perform enterprise risk assessments and draft the company's annual global SOX 404 audit plan. Drove annual cost savings of ~$250,000 by connecting EA systems with an in-house developer team to develop in-house change logs for monitoring controls. Championed the implementation of compliance software that streamlined the internal audit function's analytics,

SEC Reporting Risk Management Audit Plans GAAP ASC 606 ASC 842 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Salesforce

Senior Internal Auditor

Advanced Disposal

Apr 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Assisted in SOX audit program development using a risk-based approach to determine the scope of controls. Enhanced risk and compliance strategy on Operational and Environmental Compliance reviews in alignment with business requirements and goals. Performed walkthroughs, substantive testing procedures, test of controls (Finance, IT, and Ops) and remediation testing as necessary.

SOX Compliance Compliance Strategy Environmental Compliance Internal Audit

Senior Accountant

MountainStar Capital

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

Assisted the Accounting Director in the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Created internal control processes to ensure uniformity, accuracy, and completeness. Led a team of 4 staff accountants for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.

Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Fixed Asset Schedules Investment Schedules Team Leadership

Staff Accountant

Fidelity National Financial

Jul 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year)

Responsible for the month-end close for 30+ business units. Responsible for reporting The Folded Flag Foundation non-profit budget and forecasting data to executive leadership. Prepared and submitted compliance filings to appropriate state agencies for banking subsidiaries owned by Fidelity.

Month End Close Budgeting Forecasting Non Profit Reporting Compliance Financial Reporting

Tax Intern

The LBA Group, CPAs P.A.

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 (3 months)

Prepared complex business tax returns such as 1065, 1120S, and 1120. Gained experience in various tax preparation software and compliance regulations.

Tax Preparation Business Tax Returns 1120S 1120)Tax Compliance Financial Statements

Tax and Audit Intern; Junior Staff Accountant

The Hurst Company, CPAs P.A.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Prepared individual, trust, and estate tax returns, and managed monthly bookkeeping for 15 clients. Assisted with financial statement preparation for monthly bookkeeping clients and workpaper preparation for audit clients.

Tax Preparation Individual Tax Returns Estate Returns Bookkeeping Financial Statement Preparation Tax Workpapers Audit Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2013 - 2016

Activities and societies: Economic Society- Vice President May 2015 – May 2016, Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, President May 2014 – May 2015, National Society of Leadership and Success- Member September 2014 – May 2016, Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, President-Elect September 2013 – May 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Engaged in various extracurricular activities, including leadership roles in the Economic Society and the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance.