Carolyn Patterson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Senior Auditor with over four years of Big 4 experience auditing the financial statements in a diverse variety of industries for both public & private companies in compliance with US GAAP and PCAOB & AICPA accounting standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
08.2022 - Current
- Created new & implemented new audit approaches for clients undergoing business restructurings, ERP transitions, in addition to evolving firm guidance/
- Mentor to junior staff and direct reports by contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Developed a strong agility to lead by reworking daily task allocations for other members on teams to align with client priorities and timelines.
- Created innovative solutions to areas with the most change and often complied information efficiently and effectively to arrive at the best approach.
- Strong agility adapted well as a leader on the team, even in tough situations.
Staff Auditor
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and supported teams with integrated financial statement audits while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and guidelines.
- Primarily worked on a client engagement IPO'd during their first year of SOX 404 implementation & compliance.
- Coordinated directly with key client contacts & executives to obtain optimal understanding of business organization processes and transactions,
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported audit preparation for 10-K and 10-Q and quarterly reviews for various billion- dollar clients.
- Performed audit procedures and financial analysis over income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Implemented data analytic tools to add value to client experience & team organization.
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supported year-end audit work for the financial statement audit of a multi-billion dollar client. Mainly
- Primarily responsible for confirmation & custody audit procedures
Education
Master of Arts - Financial Planning And Services
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2019
High School Diploma -
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, NJ06.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership Qualities
- Balance sheets
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
08.2022 - Current
Staff Auditor
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 08.2022
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 09.2021
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2019 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Financial Planning And Services
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
Ridgewood High School
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