Carrie Sturdivant, CPA
Plano,TX
Summary
Seasoned Audit Manager and Certified Public Accountant knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction and process improvement. Detail-oriented with strong evaluative, analytical, and logical reasoning expertise. Known for implementing best practices and promoting operational excellence. Skilled in influencing executive management decision-making by providing insightful reports to executive leadership. Considered a natural and dedicated professional known for delivering excellent and timely results. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities while exhibiting versatility, adaptability, and professional attitude within a multicultural environment. Comprehensive experience with laws, rules and regulations impacting large global banking organizations. Proven track record of successful audit oversight, review and execution and reporting. Applies sound judgment and is able to thrive in collaborative or independently-motivated settings. Ability to think out-of-the-box, multi-task, and prioritize a broad range of responsibilities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager, Practices
Bank Of America, NA
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Responsible for oversight of Enterprise Issue Management Process, Test Scripts and Associate Performance Evaluation
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Collaborated with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy in Enterprise Issue Reporting.
- Kept up-to-date with industry changes and trends by participating in industry benchmarking, professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained and improved audit policies to align with IIA, heightened standards and departmental strategic goals
- Implemented best practices and innovative approaches to drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and minimize risk.
- Assisted executive management in making informed decisions by analyzing data and providing meaningful and timely reports.
- Cultivated and maintained strong business relationships with internal audit at all levels.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with other enterprise functional leaders to facilitate improved business operations.
- Responsible for developing and delivering engaging content of mandatory compliance training for over 900 auditors
- Functioned as co-chair of resources and community engagement for enterprise-wide grassroots employee network to drive diversity and inclusion, maintaining outreach to over 200,000 employees.
Audit Manager, Consumer Regulations and Banking
BANK OF AMERICA
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Monitor, coordinate, and control complex "horizontal" regulatory audits to ensure compliance with organizational practices and regulations
- Build staff capacity, enhance skills, and maximize performance potential in audit operations by providing training, guidance, and support
- Implement best practices and innovative approaches to drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and minimize potential risk
Associate Professor
COLLIN COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Instructed courses relating to financial accounting and GAAP requirements to a diverse student base with a focus on improving overall educational progress
- Developed engaging course material, lesson plans, and curriculum to ensure academic and student achievement
- Provided additional support, interventions, and guidance for struggling students as well as prepared students for tests, exams, presentations, and other assessments.
Senior Auditor
American Airlines
05.2005 - 01.2010
- Led field, operational, corporate finance, and third-party audits on a domestic and international level to identify, mitigate, and report potential risks throughout the company
- Managed the development of audit programs, including operational reports and yearly audit schedules
- Provided improvement recommendations and expert advisory to process owners, including executive management and third-party vendors
- Oversaw key projects, annual government affairs and political action audits, and fraud investigations to avoid potential financial risks
- Identified fraud at one airport and conducted the investigation that led to the replacement of airport management
- Performed comprehensive audits to ensure the security of highly valuable ticket stock that impact large-scale industries
- Delivered training to airport managers and airport compliance staff on implementation of financial controls
- Recognized for formulating, implementing, and coordinating up to 30 audit programs per year with 90% completion rate, while managing a diverse range of complex Sarbanes-Oxley processes, including credit card billing, revenue accounting, maintenance and inventory, and UATP/IATA
- Identified areas of concern and improvement opportunities in complex credit card billing processes by leveraging manual and automated controls; streamlined multiple steps for efficiency and more accurate revenue capture.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Spearheaded, mentored, and trained teams of 2 to 4 auditors to deliver exceptional outcomes and results.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Partnered with business partners to track issue remediation.
Staff Auditor - Senior Auditor - Senior Consultant
KPMG, LLP, Financial Services Assurance
01.2001 - 09.2003
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Recommended strategies for improving compliance and success of internal controls.
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Master of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2001
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2000
Skills
- Auditing and Attestation
- Issue Management
- Risk Assessment
- Operational Excellence
- Associate Development and Performance
- GAAP, IFRS, ESG, SOX Financial Reporting
- Written Communications
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Administrative Support
- Relationship Management
- Fraud Investigations
Certification
CPA
Timeline
Audit Manager, Practices
Bank Of America, NA
08.2018 - 03.2022
Audit Manager, Consumer Regulations and Banking
BANK OF AMERICA
08.2014 - 08.2018
Associate Professor
COLLIN COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Auditor
American Airlines
05.2005 - 01.2010
Staff Auditor - Senior Auditor - Senior Consultant
KPMG, LLP, Financial Services Assurance
01.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Abilene Christian University
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Abilene Christian University
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