Crystal Thornton has over 15 years of experience in audit and financial compliance roles, specializing in Sarbanes-Oxley reviews and internal controls testing. She has worked in consulting roles for various companies, ensuring compliance with regulations and identifying risks and issues. Her experience includes performing audits of expenses, contributions, travel and expense reporting, and evaluating internal controls, policies, and procedures. She is proficient in audit software and accounting systems.

1. Crystal Thornton, MBA
9428 S. Lafayette, Chicago IL, 60620 773.641.6119 cwoods80@yahoo.com LinkedIn
Audit and financial consulting professional focused on the deployment of company-wide guidelines, monitoring business unit
and location compliance by executing risk identification and fraud examination techniques. Responsible for performing
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews of Corporate and plant business processes to determine effectiveness of key internal
controls.
Experience:
ACCO Brands Internal Audit Department (Consultant for SNI Financial) Lake Zurich, IL
Senior Auditor February 2016 - May 2016
• Performed independent testing of Executive expenses against Coporate Policies
• Performed independent testing of Corporate Contributions and Gift Giving against Corporate Policies
• Performed independent testing of Travel and Expense reporting and payments within Concur Travel Management
• Prepared audit reports of findings related to Corporate Compliance of policies and procedures
Jim Babic, CPA Accountants (Consultant for IFGR Financial) Berwyn, IL
Senior Auditor October 2015 - November 2015
• Performed Non-of-Profit testing over financial reporting
• Performed testing to payroll taxes reported as exempt
• Performed testing of bank reconciliations and outstanding checks not cleared
HSBC Compliance Review (Consultant for Huxley) Mettawa, IL
Lead Reviewer March 2015 - September 2015
• Performed risk examinations of HSBC’s 3rd
Party Contracts for complaince with OCC control framework
• Ensured 3rd
Party compliance with HSBC banking activities (e.g., First Line of Defense compliance)
• Assisted in aligning risk functions to the Strong Enterprise Risk Management (SERM) framework
• Used 3rd
Party Compliance Review testing methodology to evaluate risk and recommend remediation or acceptance
MB Financial Internal Audit Department (Consultant for SNI Financial) Rosemont, IL
Senior Auditor December 2014 - March 2015
• Assisted the “In-Charge” Auditor in performing audits/reviews of Bank processes and internal controls
• Prepared well organized and documented work papers
• Applied audit standards and techniques necessary in a timely manner
• Communicated effectively and efficiently with the Internal Audit Department and Line Management
• Prepared audit findings and recommendations in audit reports for review by Internal Audit Management
Grant Thornton Banking Merchant Services (Consultant for IFGR) Elk Grove Village, IL
Senior Auditor September 2014 - November 2014
• Executed operational and banking regulatory audit assistance to evaluate internal controls with Citibank
• Designed Effectiveness Assessments to document weaknesses in operational controls
• Developed recommendations and write audit reports based on audit findings for dissemination to management
CME Group Inc. Financial Services (Consultant for Randstad) Chicago, IL
Experienced Compliance and Internal Controls Analyst January 2014 - August 2014
• Worked closely with business process owners to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 and 302
• Created business process area narratives, Visual Internal Control (VICs) diagrams and process flowcharts.
• Planed and performed walkthroughs and testing procedures around business process and entity level controls
• Documented control testing work papers in accordance with established framework and documentation standards
• Work with process owners to determine cause of control failures and develop management action plans
JP Morgan Chase Banking Commercial Card Services (Consultant for Randstad) Elgin, IL
Operations Risk/Control Senior July 2013 - December 2013
• Developed and executed test programs to verify the adequate design and effectiveness of controls and processes
• Documented control test plans and findings while clearly communicating test results both in verbally and in writing
• Performed root cause analysis to identify and offer recommended solutions
• Tested bank compliance for: Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money laundering laws Regulation O and Regulation B

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Discover Card Financial Services (Consultant for The Judge Group) Riverwoods, IL
Sr. Financial Controls Associate November 2012 - May 2013
• Led the Financial Controls Group in performing testing of compliance policies; assess the implications of noncompliance,
and partner with internal cross-functional teams in several locations to assist with audit finding remediations.
• Provided controls consultation to audit customers in evaluating new transactions and processes as well as in
contemplating changes to existing processes.
• Worked with Internal /External Audit to execute the annual Audit Plan effectively to maintain deadlines
Atkore formally Tyco Electrical and Metal (Allied Tube & Conduit) Harvey, IL
Sr. Internal Auditor March 2009 - September 2012 (Laid-Off)
• Reported to PWC Director for Atkore’s Sox Compliance, Operational and Financial Audit Reviews.
• Evaluated existence, design, and operating effectiveness of processes and controls, including testing of controls to
ensure that they were operating, and that there was sufficient evidence of procedures being performed.
• Communicated audit exceptions to the appropriate level of management for remediation to ensure that exceptions
were appropriately tracked and resolved.
• Designed audit programs to test controls; communicate exception results to appropriate level of management for
remediation; coordinate, assist, and reconfirm to ensure that exceptions are appropriately resolved.
• Administered SharePoint SOX database, including creating template control assessments, effectiveness tests and
establishing user access.
• Successfully negotiated remediation plans for all internal control deficiency issues discovered during audit assignments.
Education:
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration December 2004
• Major in Accounting GPA 3.2/4.0
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration May 2000
• Major in Management GPA 3.7/4.0
• Graduated Magna cum Laude
Training:
IIA Institute of Internal Auditors
• ACL Certification 12 CPE Credits
CIA Certified Internal Auditor Certification (In Progress)
Project Experience:
• Sox 2013 COSO Refresh
• Business Process Reviews including Process Memos, Flow Charting and Process Engineering
• Segregation of Duties (Annual User Access and Functional Reviews)
• Annual SSAE16/SAS70 Reporting
• Inventory Observations
• Quarterly Management Representation Process
• Represent Corporate Compliance in SAP Implemenation setting up “T Codes” and User Access including SOD
Technical skills:
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio and SharePoint
• Knowledge of SAP, Hyperion (HFM), Risk Control Tracking System (RCTS), and Paisley Systems AutoAudit (GRC)
• PWC TeamMate and Data Analytics - CAAT
• Trintech Record to Report Solutions
• Perform Webinar Trainings for new or revised policies and procedures
• Fortune 100 manufacturing experience with training in Lean Management, Six Sigma,7whys and 5S