Ashley Hornberger
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Analytical professional specializing in compliance auditing and risk assessment. Known for strong communication skills and a proactive approach to identifying compliance issues, ready to leverage experience to drive organizational resilience and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Auditor
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
04.2021 - 01.2026
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Evaluated financial statements for accuracy and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented audit strategies to minimize risk exposure within financial operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepared comprehensive reports outlining audit findings, recommendations, and action plans for management review.
- Analyzed audit data to identify trends and areas for improvement in compliance protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions, mitigating potential compliance issues.
- Strengthened overall corporate governance with comprehensive audit findings and actionable recommendations.
- Supported the development of company-wide policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Championed a proactive approach to risk management by identifying emerging trends, potential threats, and areas of opportunity for strengthening organizational resilience.
- Prepared reports for templates and maintained compliance database.
- Fostered a culture of accountability by regularly monitoring adherence to regulatory guidelines and reporting non-compliance instances to senior management.
- Conducted regular follow-up audits to verify that previously identified issues were effectively resolved or mitigated.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
QA Analyst
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Mentored junior QA analysts on best practices for manual and automated testing methodologies.
- Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
- Managed defect reporting process, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders regarding issue status and resolution timelines.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and refining QA processes and methodologies.
- Contributed to the establishment of performance benchmarks, tracking QA metrics over multiple development cycles.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
Compliance Administrator
Modoc Tribe Services Authority
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented compliance policies to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted audits to assess compliance with federal and tribal regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports on compliance status for executive review and decision-making.
- Led initiatives to streamline compliance processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined internal processes by updating and maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
- Supported management in developing a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Championed ethical conduct within the organization through promotion of an environment focused on transparency, accountability, and professionalism.
- Assisted legal counsel in preparing responses to regulator inquiries or enforcement actions as needed, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information provided.
- Reduced risk of non-compliance through regular audits and monitoring activities.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Assisted in developing risk assessment methodologies to identify potential areas of non-compliance exposure.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Evaluated customer complaints, processes, and all other aspects of operations to assess compliance.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Backed data security and information privacy efforts.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
QA Analyst
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Evaluated financial statements for accuracy and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented audit strategies to minimize risk exposure within financial operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School
Lawrence05-2005
Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Software knowledge
- Auditing experience
- Data analytics
- Audit planning
- Outstanding risk assessment skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reports
- Microsoft office
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Team management
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Data collection
- Staff training
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Annual reports
- Excel proficiency
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Project management
- Compliance reporting
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Microsoft Sharepoint
Timeline
Compliance Auditor
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
04.2021 - 01.2026
QA Analyst
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
08.2020 - 04.2021
Compliance Administrator
Modoc Tribe Services Authority
01.2015 - 08.2020
QA Analyst
Modoc Tribe Financial Services Authority
03.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School