Danielle Pillot
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Audit Manager with extensive experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, specializing in risk assessment and compliance monitoring. Proven track record in streamlining audit processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analytics to drive insights, while fostering team collaboration and professional development. Strong expertise in internal controls and regulatory compliance, extending to full compliance within federal and state regulatory boundaries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Manager
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Atlanta, GA
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Led comprehensive audit programs to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Developed risk assessment frameworks to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Streamlined audit processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy of audit outcomes.
- Mentored junior auditors, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Utilized data analytics tools to drive insights and enhance decision-making processes in audits.
- Presented key findings from audits to senior management, offering actionable insights for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded internal controls assessment to reduce potential risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Led a team of auditors, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted growth and professional development.
- Performed detailed reviews of financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance requirements fulfillment.
Forensic Analyst
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Athens, GA
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Analyzed financial data for potential fraud and compliance violations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on complex investigations.
- Conducted in-depth audits of tax returns to identify discrepancies.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Trained junior analysts on investigative techniques and best practices.
- Reviewed case files to ensure adherence to IRS regulations and procedures.
- Improved data recovery rates by employing cutting-edge extraction methods on damaged devices.
- Conducted thorough examinations of digital media, uncovering critical evidence for numerous high-profile cases.
- Strengthened collaboration with law enforcement agencies by providing timely and accurate forensic reports.
- Provided expert witness testimony, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences.
- Expedited case resolutions by accurately processing and interpreting digital evidence.
- Reduced evidence backlog by streamlining the analytical process and prioritizing high-impact cases.
Junior Accountant
Tybee Vacation Rentals
Savannah, GA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Processed invoices and payments efficiently to ensure timely vendor settlements.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal financial records on a monthly basis.
- Supported annual budget preparation by gathering and organizing financial data.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and improve reporting accuracy.
- Contributed to month-end closing processes by ensuring all entries were recorded accurately.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Assisted in payroll administration by reviewing timesheets, calculating employee paychecks, and processing deductions for taxes or benefits.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
Administrative Bookkeeper
P. F. Chang's
Asheville, NC
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Processed daily financial transactions using accounting software, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Maintained organized financial records, facilitating easy access and retrieval of information.
- Coordinated with team members to reconcile discrepancies in accounts payable and receivable.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing efficient filing systems and automating data entry tasks.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing and submitting required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
- Supported audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries, facilitating a smooth process.
- Optimized payroll processing by staying current on labor laws and maintaining updated employee records, ensuring accurate payments.
- Strengthened internal controls by assisting in the review of accounting policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC5 2019
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Investment auditing
- Compliance monitoring
- Data analytics
- FASB standards
- Audit planning
- Internal controls
- SOX compliance
- Audit documentation
- Annual audit plans
- Audit committee
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
CFA, CIA, CFE, CPP
Additional Information
Open to relocation within France - UK - Spain
Timeline
Senior Audit Manager
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
07.2024 - 06.2025
Forensic Analyst
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
03.2021 - 07.2024
Junior Accountant
Tybee Vacation Rentals
02.2020 - 03.2021
Administrative Bookkeeper
P. F. Chang's
05.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Western Carolina University