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Audit Manager at Universal Service Administrative Co. who identified $3.3M in non-compliant disbursements.

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At Universal Service Administrative Co., I oversee a team of four staff members conducting audits related to the Schools and Libraries Division and the Telecom industry. I manage compliance audits and risk-based audit planning for the High Cost and E-Rate programs.

I directed high-priority audits that identified and validated over $3.3M in non-compliant disbursements, initiating recovery actions. I also introduced automated documentation templates and efficiency tools, including DataSnipper, reducing audit cycle times by 15%.

At Novavax, I worked on accounting and forecasting for a $1.6 billion Covid-19 clinical trials budget. I improved financial systems and reporting processes, helping reduce the close from twenty days to five.

Earlier, at Marriott International, I supported statutory accounting for European subsidiaries and the transition of Starwood entities into Marriott’s ERP framework. I also worked in audit at CohnReznick and as a Staff Accountant at Glass Doctor of Central Virginia, and I hold CPA and CAPM certifications.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager of Audit

Current

Universal Service Administrative Co.

Sep 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Oversees a team of 4 staff members in recovering funds disbursed to noncompliant entities in the Schools and Libraries Division and the Telecom industry. Manages complex regulatory compliance audits and authored formal audit reports detailing systemic findings and corrective action plans.

Regulatory Compliance Audit Planning Risk Assessment Stakeholder Reporting Data Snipper FCC Title 47 CFR E Rate High Cost Program

Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst

Novavax

Jun 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years 3 months)

Played a key role in accounting and forecasting a $1.6 billion budget related to Covid-19 clinical trials. Oversaw month-end close, annual budgeting, and financial reporting to senior management.

US GAAP SOX Month End Closing Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis SAP SAGE Floqast Financial Reporting

Sabbatical

International Travel

Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)

Travelled with wife for a year exploring Asia, Europe, and Central America. Offered employment upon return by Marriott until Covid-19 forced furloughs.

Assistant Manager, Corporate Statutory Accounting

Marriott International

Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Provided statutory oversight and management of Marriott's European subsidiaries, ensuring smooth transition from Starwood entities into Marriott's ERP framework. Secured 100% clean audit reports for 3 subsidiaries and led the integration of Starwood Hotels.

IFRS US GAAP Statutory Reporting Audit ERP Integration SAP Peoplesoft Financial Statements VAT

Senior Audit Associate

CohnReznick

Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Conducted financial statement audits for Affordable Housing Industry clients with revenues ranging from $60M to $180M. Led day-to-day audit and tax service activities with teams of 4 junior associates.

Financial Auditing Risk Assessment SEC Regulations Audit Planning Technical Accounting Internal Controls

Staff Accountant

Glass Doctor of Central Virginia

Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Supervised accounts payable and receivable lifecycles alongside month-end closing procedures. Prepared and delivered financial statements and balance sheets to executive management.

General Ledger Accountant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Month End Closing Financial Reporting Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lynchburg

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2009 - 2013

Activities and societies: Collegiate golf, Dean's List, Honor Roll

Graduated with 150 credits in 4 years to meet CPA licensure requirements. Plaid collegiate golf representing the school for 4 years and was a Dean's List and Honor Roll student.