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Michael Jarvis, CPA, CFE

Michael Jarvis, CPA, CFE

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes these skills to drive organizational efficiency and achieve goals. Track record of fostering collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director (GS-511-15)

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
11.2022 - Current
  • Directing the internal audit function within DFAS Indianapolis to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and auditing standards.
  • Led seven audit teams in executing GAGAS-compliant audits, AUPs, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategies for mitigating risks and addressing findings from audits or AUPs.
  • Integral in the creation of multiple annual IR Workplans, all of which gained the endorsement of the Director, DFAS, and ensured efficient resource management for IR audit staff.
  • Successfully passed our Peer Review without qualifications in 2024.
  • Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey scores showed significant increases in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Managed a staff of 3 audit managers and served as the second-line supervisor for 21 auditors.
  • Responsible for training, quality compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness of audit staff.
  • My division accounted for well over half of the recommendations issued by DFAS IR in FY2024.

Project Manager (GS-511-14)

Department of Defense
01.2015 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Office of the Inspector General
  • Managed audits focused on the DoD's financial management and reporting processes.
  • Led teams in evaluating the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of financial statements, internal controls, and accounting systems.
  • Responsible for identifying risks, ensuring adherence to federal financial regulations, and recommending improvements to enhance transparency and accountability.
  • Managed a staff of 6 auditors, ensuring compliance with job standards and GAGAS training requirements.
  • Office of the Inspector General
  • Successfully monitored IPA performance over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Financial Statement Audits for 5 consecutive unqualified opinions.
  • Led audit of DoD Education Activity Construction-in-Progress Account, creating 12 Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs).
  • Achieved 'Outstanding' Performance Ratings the final 4 years of my tenure as a project manager.
  • Never missed a timeliness or quality milestone as audit manager.
  • Upon leaving the DoD OIG, awarded the DoD OIG Superior Civilian Service Award.
  • Selected to present for the DoD OIG at the Defense Financial Management Course in May 2022.

Team Lead Auditor (GS-511-13)

Defense Finance and Accounting Services
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Internal Review
  • Overseeing and coordinating team of three auditors in the execution of audits covering a wide range of DFAS processes.
  • Responsible for the creation of audit plans and programs that ensured compliance with GAGAS.
  • Assigned planning, fieldwork, and reporting steps to audit staff and monitored execution, elevating any issues to the audit manager when necessary.
  • Internal Review
  • Led a group of 3 auditors in multiple technical and complex engagements, including two FISCAM agreed-upon procedures engagements and multiple performance audits.
  • My communication and coordination of issues with clients was recognized by senior management on a routine basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
06.1998

Skills

  • Staff development
  • Project management
  • Report generation
  • Results orientation
  • Effective communicator and public speaker
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Audit reporting
  • Decision-making
  • Audit planning
  • Internal controls
  • Customer service expertise

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner

Timeline

Deputy Director (GS-511-15)

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
11.2022 - Current

Project Manager (GS-511-14)

Department of Defense
01.2015 - 10.2022

Team Lead Auditor (GS-511-13)

Defense Finance and Accounting Services
06.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Indiana University

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