Utilize longstanding passions for research, analysis, writing, and teaching to reenter financial accounting and reporting field following absence due to illness and extended rehabilitation. During time away remained current on all changes to accounting principles and procedures. Consulted on projects including reviewing and editing publications for, among others, Wolters Kluwer. Currently recovered and eager to rejoin the workforce. Experience editorial manager, accounting and auditing content cch, a wolters kluwer Company, chicago, il 2008 to 2013 * Oversaw editorial development and distribution of content to ensure the accurate and timely publication of materials on internet research site: Accounting Research Manager (ARM). * Researched, authored, and edited daily and monthly publications on current activities of the FASB, EITF, AICPA, SEC, PCAOB, COSO, and IASB edited various thought papers and other publications on a periodic and ad hoc basis dealing with topics such as internal control, auditing standards, and fraud. * Worked closely with multiple internal teams as well as third party content providers and processors addressed customer feedback and provided direction and input on enhancing content. * Proactively identified appropriate subject matter for inclusion in ARM from internal and external sources deliberated issues with editorial staff approved final text consistent with editorial standards. * Originated ideas for new online subject matter and delivery methods. Designed concept and layout for initial edition of "A Closer Look, " and wrote extensively on a variety of subjects ranging from new accounting pronouncements to characteristics of fraud and its perpetrators. chief financial officer wlg (usa) llc, chicago, il 2006 to 2007 * Controlled all aspects of accounting, reporting, cash management, and internal control for this U.S. subsidiary of a publicly-traded international logistics company. * Supervised staff of four accounting personnel prepared all monthly internal financial reports produced quarterly and annual financial SEC reporting packages constructed analyses related to acquisitions and capital financing for parent company CFO. * Created and submitted company-wide implementation procedures related to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 provisions. audit manager plante moran (formerly, blackman KALLICK bartelstein llp), chicago, il 2004 to 2006 * Evaluated risk, designed appropriate procedures, and supervised staff authorized audit, review, agreed-upon procedures, and consulting engagements for a variety of clients including small public and closely-held businesses, and not-for-profit entities. * Performed numerous audits of not-for-profit entities, including Single Audits and program specific assessments. * Developed programs for SSAE 16 engagements and supervised audits of service organizations. * Researched, analyzed, and reported on effect of newly promulgated risk assessment auditing standards. * Instructed and managed staff of 20 auditors in all matters related to audit practice trained personnel in proper application of accounting principles as well as audit procedure and theory. CONTROLLER ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, chicago, il 2003 to 2004 * Supervised staff of six reviewed and analyzed reconciliations, journal entries, monthly payroll entries, and all accruals. * Reconciled investments and reported to the Board of Trustees on endowment performance. * Worked with development office to track pledges and their collectability. * Expedited implementation of new software system. audit manager BOULAY, minneapolis, MN 2000 to 2002 * Supervised audits and agreed-upon procedures for a variety of clients including financial institutions and closely-held businesses. * Managed staff of six auditors in all matters related to audit practice trained personnel in proper application of accounting principles as well as audit procedure and theory, especially related to mortgage banking. audit manager ostrow reisin berk & abrams, LTD., chicago, il 1997 to 2000 * Designed, directed, and approved audit, review, agreed-upon procedures, and consulting engagements for a variety of clients including small public and closely-held businesses. * Instructed and managed staff of four auditors in all matters related to audit practice trained personnel in proper performance of audits procedures. * Performed extensive investigation and evaluated transaction flows through accounting and reporting systems during annual audit resulting in the discovery of instances of financial statement fraud aggregating to over $1,000,000. audit manager dulworth breeding & karns llp, lexington, ky 1995 to 1997 * Designed, directed, and signed-off on audit, review, agreed-upon procedures, and consulting engagements for a variety of clients consisting primarily of closely-held businesses including, among other entities, thoroughbred horse farms, tobacco warehouses, motor boat manufacturers, and blood banks. * Performed numerous audits of not-for-profit entities, including Single Audits and program specific engagements. * Instructed and managed staff of three auditors in all matters related to audit practice trained personnel in proper performance of governmental audits. staff accountant/senior accountant crowe horwath llp, lexington, ky 1990 to 1995 * Participated in and supervised audit and agreed-upon procedures clients consisting primarily of retail banks, including bankers' banks, and other closely-held financial institutions. * Instructed and managed staff of 10 auditors in matters related to audit practice trained personnel in proper audit execution. * Performed extensive investigation of financial institution's reporting systems, unrelated to the audit, resulting in the discovery of instance of financial misappropriation of over $350,000.

Highlights:

• Accounting
• ARM
• Associate in Risk Management
• Audit
• Cash Flow
• Certified Public Accountant
• Compliance
• COSO
• Drafting
• Evaluate