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James Snyder

Norman

Summary

Internal audit professional specializing in operational risk assessment and audit report writing. Demonstrated success in conducting thorough budget analysis and partnering with management to implement effective solutions. Focused on promoting continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Audit

Chickasaw Nation Industries
Norman
06.2016 - 05.2025
  • Prepared detailed internal audit reports, identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
  • Achieved cost savings by developing functional solutions to address inefficiencies.
  • Collaborated with management to assess adequacy of controls for mitigating operational risks.
  • Implemented comprehensive internal audit processes across departments to improve effectiveness.

Budget Manager

Chickasaw Nation Industries
Norman
03.2011 - 06.2016
  • Developed and maintained annual budgeting process, including forecasting and analysis.
  • Assisted finance director in analyzing proposed expenditures against anticipated revenues.
  • Prepared regular financial reports for management team to support decision-making.
  • Researched best practices for budgeting techniques and software solutions.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings while ensuring timely recording of transactions.

General Experience

Cessna Finance/FlexForce/DTA (FBO)
06.1994 - 02.2011
  • Secured major agreements through negotiation of complex loan and lease proposals at Cessna Finance for business aircraft.
  • Negotiated $2.5M business line of credit and $1.5M credit line for international customer leveraging EX-IM Bank and Bank of America.
  • Developed financial strategies that improved operational efficiency and enhanced profitability at DTA.
  • Installed and implemented hardware and software for job cost, general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, and payroll modules.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Central State
Edmond, OK
12-1989

Skills

  • Internal auditing and operational risk assessment
  • Financial forecasting and budget analysis
  • Audit report writing
  • Business finance management
  • Problem solving and negotiation strategies
  • Effective communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internal Audit

Chickasaw Nation Industries
06.2016 - 05.2025

Budget Manager

Chickasaw Nation Industries
03.2011 - 06.2016

General Experience

Cessna Finance/FlexForce/DTA (FBO)
06.1994 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Central State