CAROL BRUNSDEN CPA, MBA
Auditor
Monroe Township,NJ
Summary
Dynamic business professional with 15 + years of extensive experience in audit, business consulting, compliance, and ERP projects at leading global organizations. Recognized for adaptability and efficiency, consistently delivering results by collaborating with IT and business stakeholders. Committed to driving operational excellence through innovative solutions and strategic partnership and ensuring regulatory compliance positions as a valuable asset in any organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Internal Auditor / SOX Lead – Consultant
Toyota Financial Services
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded Sox leadership on ERP team integrating new insurance products and systems identifying internal controls to comply with Sox requirements and best practices
- Conducted walkthrough meetings with process owners to design narratives and Visio flowcharts to enhance efficiency
- Collaborated with implementation team to ensure mitigation of gaps identified for incentives, claims and premiums
Audit Manager Consultant
Clark Schaefer
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed the collection of process documentation through comprehensive walkthrough evaluations of R2R, P2P, O2C and Fixed Assets under COSO framework.
- Documented narratives and Risk Control Matrixes (RCM’s) to pinpoint key internal controls
Senior Analyst, Internal Control & Compliance
Dow Jones
Princeton, NJ
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Conducted thorough end-to-end review annual audit evaluation of assigned areas of risk areas and controls.
- Held meetings to update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), Visio flowcharts, internal controls, testing and remediation plans
- Engaged in business process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Performed monthly reconciliations for AR chargebacks meticulously analyzing recorded transactions in the financials
Business/Risk Consultant
Public Service Electric & Gas
Newark
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Documented energy efficiency and solar loan process, performing risk assessment, narratives and Visio flowcharts
- Streamlined reporting processes for risk assessments, increasing efficiency and accuracy of documentation.
- Tested PJM Market Trading risks and controls and managed system upgrades for regulatory compliance
- Developed detailed action plans to mitigate potential risks, safeguarding company assets and reputation.
- Coordinated (UAT) for system changes, validating completion of all requirements before deployment
Financial Lead Consultant
American Water Enterprise
Mt. Laurel, NJ
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with cross functional team to complete requirements and ensure timely implementation of new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics)
- Created process narratives, and Visio flowcharts identifying key internal controls for R2R , O2C, FSCP, P2P, HR and PR
- Documented and presented security module training for SMEs to complete roles, duties, and permissions.
SOX Compliance - Consultant
Dun & Bradstreet
Short Hills, NJ
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Achieved enhanced risk management by identifying and implementing key internal controls.
- Improved system reliability through effective monitoring of automated control configurations in collaboration with IT.
- Analyzed and updated existing policies and procedures to reflect current industry standards and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Executed SOX 404 Testing for FSCP, P2P, OTC, HR, PR, , commissions and bonus plans
Manager, Sox Compliance and Projects
Volt Info Sciences
N.Y, N.Y
07.2005 - 05.2011
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to rollout audit repository reducing costs and streamlining collection of risk assessments, internal control test plans, results, issues, and remediation efforts.
- Facilitated successful preparation of 302 certification and annual SOX 404 reports by performing in-depth operational process analyses.
Education
MBA - Management Information Systems
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
New York, NY12.2000
BS - Accounting
Rutgers – The State University
New Brunswick, NJ05.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio,
- Audit Board, SharePoint, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, SAP
- Data Analysis, Enterprise risk management
- Team collaboration, and relationship building
- Business process analysis
- Internal controls and risk assessment
- Customer service
Certification
CPA - Licensed in New York License Number 073615-1 (active).
Timeline
Sr. Internal Auditor / SOX Lead – Consultant
Toyota Financial Services
01.2024 - 09.2024
Audit Manager Consultant
Clark Schaefer
10.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Analyst, Internal Control & Compliance
Dow Jones
07.2017 - 12.2021
Business/Risk Consultant
Public Service Electric & Gas
02.2014 - 12.2015
Financial Lead Consultant
American Water Enterprise
10.2013 - 02.2014
SOX Compliance - Consultant
Dun & Bradstreet
03.2012 - 04.2013
Manager, Sox Compliance and Projects
Volt Info Sciences
07.2005 - 05.2011
MBA - Management Information Systems
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
BS - Accounting
Rutgers – The State University