COOPER FOSSUM
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Analytically driven CPA with Big 4 experience and a Master’s in Accountancy, recognized for a proven track record in process improvement, data modeling, and financial analysis within complex operations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills support a passion for empowering teams to scale operations effectively through data-driven decision-making. A tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies, consistently identifying opportunities for enhancements and implementing impactful solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools to solve problems and boost productivity while thriving in fast-paced environments that demand adaptability and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Audit Associate
KPMG US
08.2023 - Current
- Built and implemented an automated scoring routine used across 3 Army process areas to analyze millions of transactions totaling $185B annually, eliminating 200+ manual work hours per year and enabling risk-based sampling for substantive testing.
- Designed and implemented a quarterly AI-enabled risk assessment procedure adopted across 15 federal audit engagements and all process areas; created step-by-step prompts and standardized language that reduced completion time from 50 hours to 1 hour per engagement.
Federal Audit Intern
KPMG US
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed a Power BI dashboard consolidating data across 15+ engagements, providing leadership with a clear, year-over-year roadmap to reach the Army’s clean audit objective by 2028.
Financial Analyst Intern
BorgWarner
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented a fixed asset workflow routine across 3 warehouses, managing $2B assets and streamlining approval processes; researched software solutions and presented findings to leadership, enabling selection of a platform that reduced asset tracking time by 15 hours a week.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
University of Wisconsin – Madison
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Double Major in Accounting and Finance
Butler University
05.2022
Skills
- Certified Public Accountant in Colorado
- Operational strategy and KPI management
- Client relationship management
- Technical Proficiency: AI Prompting, Power BI, Alteryx
- Certifications: US Federal Government Security Clearance – Secret, Tier 4 Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation
- Substantive testing
- Financial statement auditing
- Control testing
Affiliations
Indiana CPA Society (INCPA) Member - Provide Mentorship to up and coming high school students interested in accounting
Certification
- Licensed CPA in the State of Colorado - CPA.9040105
Timeline
Federal Audit Associate
KPMG US
08.2023 - Current
Federal Audit Intern
KPMG US
06.2022 - 11.2022
Financial Analyst Intern
BorgWarner
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Double Major in Accounting and Finance
Butler University
Master of Accountancy -
University of Wisconsin – Madison
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