Robert Cole
Hesperia,MI
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
PRGX, Inc.
07.2000 - Current
- Developed comprehensive audit plans outlining scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements for multi-billion dollar clients.
- Generated over $100M in savings for clients that went straight to their bottom lines.
- Provided valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks identified during audits.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships by presenting clear findings from completed audits along with suggested improvements. Expanded audit scopes to include European Operations of clients.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Conducted regular training sessions for audit staff, increasing their knowledge and skillset in the field.
Internal Revenue Agent
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.1988 - 07.2000
- Managed multiple audit cases simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in case resolution.
- Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
- Volunteered on weekends to help prepare tax returns for individuals who could not afford to pay for such services.
- Interpreted and applied federal and state tax codes for personal, business and corporate taxes.
- Identified potential areas of non-compliance by analyzing financial statements and related documents.
- Built strong relationships with taxpayers through professional communication and timely responses to inquiries.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing audit findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
General Accounting Clerk
MC Sporting Goods
05.1986 - 02.1988
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and making timely adjustments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of month-end closing procedures and financial statement analysis.
- Performed bank reconciliations to maintain accurate records, detect errors, and prevent potential fraud.
- Contributed to audit preparations by gathering required documentation and assisting in the review of financial statements.
- Supported management with ad-hoc financial analyses to guide strategic planning efforts and drive business growth.
- Facilitated timely vendor payments by processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining open lines of communication.
Education
BBA - Accounting / Business
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI05.1986
Associate of Arts - Accounting / Business
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12.1983
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI06.1981
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Report Preparation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Employee Development
- Audit Management
- Audit Planning
- Problem Solving
- Report Writing
- Client Relations
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
Voted 1st Team All-Conference Baseball Junior and Senior Year of High School
Recipient of Male outstanding Student / Athlete award - 1983 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Affiliations
- Member of baseball team 1982 - 1983 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Member of baseball team 1984 - 1985 Aquinas College
Timeline
Audit Manager
PRGX, Inc.
07.2000 - Current
Internal Revenue Agent
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.1988 - 07.2000
General Accounting Clerk
MC Sporting Goods
05.1986 - 02.1988
BBA - Accounting / Business
Aquinas College
Associate of Arts - Accounting / Business
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
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