Resume for Mary Van Meter, CPA- accounting, auditing, controller, SOX

1. MARY L. VAN METER, CPA
(770) 483-8560 ♦ vanmeter.mary@gmail.com
SUMMARY
An accounting professional with extensive internal controls, financial reporting, managerial, accounting
operations, auditing and forensic experience within various industries. Proven strengths include establishing
outstanding rapport with stakeholders, improving and streamlining financial operations, reporting and
improving processes and procedures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Problem solving Internal and external audit
Timely and accurate financial reporting Budgeting and forecasting
Streamlining processes and procedures Staff mentoring and development
SOX testing, documentation and remediation Improving service to stakeholders
Non Profit and Special projects Identifying and implementing best practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT 2010–Present
Robert Half Salaried Professional Services 1/2018-7/2018
• Filled in for Cost Accountant responsible for preparation of approximately
20 journal entries
• Collaborated with other team members to complete 2 day close
• Analyzed complex accounts in Blackline
Technology Company 3/2017-9/2017
Contract Interim Controller
• Closed books for November 2016- August 2017
• Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Audit workpaper preparation
• Extensive fixed asset cleanup
• Complex Account analysis
Advantage Behavioral Health, Athens, GA 9/2016-11/2016
Senior Accountant
• Prepared journal entries, assisted CFO in closing books
• Analyzed variances
• Trained newly hired accountant
• Recommended procedural enhancements
Six Degrees, Atlanta, GA 7/2016-8/2016
SOX Tester
• Modified Test steps when appropriate
• Conducted test steps and collected documentation for financial and IT areas
Microf and Engelwood Healthcare, Albany, GA
Interim Controller 1/2016-6/2016
• Prepared financial service client for external audit, documented internal controls, served as primary interface
with auditors and provided direction for accounting operations.
• Conducted a review of financial statements for corporation
Freddie Mac, Washington, DC
Senior Consultant 6/2015-10/2015

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• Conducted quality reviews of internal control remediation audits to ensure compliance with IIA standards and
COSO
Haver Filling Systems, Conyers, GA 10/2014-3/2015
Interim Controller
• Managed the Accounting Department of 9 employees for a manufacturer of packaging equipment being audited
for the first time. The audit was successfully conducted after problematic conversion to SAP and client being 7
months behind in processing transactions and reconciling accounts. Client’s year end was 12/31 and external
auditor began audit in early January.
• Significant time was spent reviewing procure to pay transactions and procedures
Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA 5/2014-10/2014
Senior Accountant
• Month end closing including supporting schedules and analysis
• Performed special projects
SunTrust Bank and Various, Atlanta, GA 1/2014-4/2014
• Conducted SOX testing for SunTrust Bank, a distributor and a financial services company to evaluate adequacy
of internal controls.
Athena Payne, CPA, Atlanta, GA 2/2013-12/2013
• Developed a Cost Allocation Plan for the City of Atlanta
• Provided major chart of accounts revision, a comprehensive financial procedure manual, a program based budget
and financial job descriptions.
• Conducted external audit attesting that statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principals.
PNC Bank, Dayton, OH 9/2011-1/2013
Reviewed foreclosed mortgage loan files to determine if proper procedures were followed and recalculated related
service fees charged
Mary Van Meter, CPA, Atlanta, GA 9/2009-9/2011
• Served as a virtual CFO providing day to day operational financial advice to companies, reviewing and issuing
financial statements.
• Revised financial reporting for midsize church beginning with chart of accounts
SOUTHERN COMPANY, Atlanta, GA 2005 –2009
Senior Auditor
Conducted audits of utility and wireless telecommunications for management to assess the effectiveness of controls,
accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations
• Supervised SOX 404 and 302 audits including documentation and testing
• Conducted IT and Compliance audits, including consulting for internal control design for ORACLE
implementation as the Lead for Supply Chain and governance responsible for Risk Management, Contracts and
Project Tracking. Function was outsourced to a Big 4 firm.
• Selected as the Atlanta representative of the Quality Team reviewed all operational, financial and information
systems audit workpapers recommending improvements
GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY, Atlanta, GA 2003 – 2004
Assistant Controller
Managed the maintenance of the general ledger, daily accounting functions and the related account analyses for
international nonprofit organization
• Evaluated internal controls and improved environment while streamlining processes and reducing staff 20%
• Shortened monthly reporting cycle and improved the accuracy of financial statements
• Identified significant opportunities for savings

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ARTHUR W. GRANT, Atlanta, GA 2001 – 2003
Senior Consultant
• Documented and flowcharted procedures recommending significant enhancements for major state agency
JEFFERSON WELLS INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, GA 1999 – 2001
Provided innovative solutions to clients in various industries while conducting accounting, finance and audit
engagements; analyzed and reconciled complex accounts
• Conducted detailed audits within the budgeted timeframes
• Participated in timely, accurate system conversions
Clients included multiple engagements at Avado Brands, restaurant franchiser, transitioning a division accounting location
to corporate and pre and post Oracle implementation providing monthly financial statements.
BI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CORPORATION, Conyers, GA 1996 – 1998
Controller
Directed and reviewed the preparation of journal entries and financial statements, treasury/banking relations, accounts
payable, account analysis, business license applications, annual audit preparation/interface and payroll
• Improved unit's cash flow, increased interest income and decreased the cost of money
• Converted company from cash to accrual basis of accounting and significantly improved overall efficiency of the
department
• Reduced external audit time by 75%
ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA, Irving, TX 1983 – 1995
Senior Auditor
Reported directly to the Audit Director in conducting high quality audits within budget in mortgage, consumer
and commercial lending, insurance, and banking lines of business
• Conducted operational. compliance and financial audits
• Supervised and/or conducted special projects and investigations
• Identified and evaluated risks and related controls
• Managed multiple audits concurrently
• Interfaced extensively with external auditors
Assistant Controller
• Responsibilities included financial reporting for 800 mortgage and consumer lending branches and
insurance subsidiaries
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS, Dallas, TX
Division Controller
• Established accounting center for international disposal company
• Implemented lockbox system
JOHNSON CONTROLS, Dallas, TX
Cost Accounting Manager
• Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
WESTERN ELECTRIC WORKS, Indianapolis, IN
Cost Accountant
ERNST AND YOUNG, Indianapolis, IN
Auditor

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• B.S., Accounting, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
• CPA licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
TECHNICAL SKILLS
JD Edwards, Oracle, MAS 500, Peachtree Accounting, Great Plains, SAP, SAP Business One, Quick Books, Yardi,
VISIO, Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe, PeopleSoft, Accounting Seed, Abila, SalesForce, ADP Payroll, Policy IQ,
Sharepoint, Auto Audit, IRM, Blackline, HEFM, Concur, Microsoft Dynamics