Tiffany Freeman
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Auditor III with expertise in financial and operational audits, skilled in developing data analytics programs and enhancing compliance, currently serving at the Department of Homeland Security since October 2024.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor III
State of Tennessee | Department of Homeland Security
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted 10+ detailed financial audits that improved operational efficiencies by 15% with minimal oversight.
- Collaborated with management to drive action plans, leading to a 25% improvement in audit compliance within six months.
- Develop and maintain a data analytics program to continuously monitor certain key risks and trends across the organization.
- Resolve conflicts and opinion differences in an effective and productive manner.
- Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional staff.
Auditor II
State Of Tennessee Department Of Human Services
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Reduced risk exposure by identifying and addressing potential contract compliance issues proactively.
- Improved financial accuracy through thorough examination of contractual terms and invoicing practices.
- Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract audit policies and procedures.
- Identified areas for cost savings within contracts by analyzing pricing structures against industry benchmarks.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Accountant III
State of Tennessee | Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Analyzed, researches, calculates, and compiles relevant data, statistics, and other information in compliance with state, federal, and other reporting requirements.
- Review, reconciles, assesses, and adjusts financial records and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness; as required or requested, evaluates accounting-related information and presents findings and/or recommends courses of action to management.
- Performed complex and technical accounting analyses, research, calculations, data collection, and/or monitoring of information in assigned areas; calculates grant-funded portions of completed projects; prepares monthly accruals of sales tax and other revenues; posts payments based on accounts receivable deposit slips; prepares complex journal entries; compiles revenue and expenditure statistics; reviews, monitors, and analyzes assigned budget information.
Internal Auditor II
Department of Corrections, State of Tennessee
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed detailed audit reports analyzing findings, resulting in a 20% increase in compliance efficiency.
- Ensure that audit work is properly supported and sufficient to draw sound conclusions and make recommendations.
- The written reports are distributed to the Department's executive management, program staff, contractors, and/or other government agencies.
- Participates in Administrative Review Committee (ARC) proceedings, including following up on ARC requests for additional information.
- Conduct various types of audit desk reviews.
- These reviews consist of monitoring, reviewing, auditing, evaluating, and producing findings from the review of financial statements, cost reports, and overhead cost allocation plans of counties, contractors, and/or other entities that provide services for the CDCR.
Financial Investigator
State of Tennessee
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Interview witnesses and suspects to obtain financial intelligence to assist with identifying financial crime with the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
- Prepare relevant material on money laundering and financial dealings for disclosure, in liaison with state prosecutors when necessary to support investigations.
Internal Auditor
State of Tennessee
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Review the accounts of companies and organizations to ensure the validity and legality of their financial records.
- Act as an advisory role to recommend possible risk aversion measures and cost savings that could be made by preparing reports, commentaries, and financial statements.
Education
Masters of Science - Accounting
University Park, Governor State University
University Park05.2020
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University Park, Governor State University
University Park05.2018
Skills
- Strong analytical skill and, organizational skill, Ability to communicate clearly with, colleagues and clients at all levels
- Excellent action-orientated, self-starter, and positive team player approach
- Financial Reporting, Audit Planning, GAAP proficiency, Data Analytics, Audit reporting, Compliance standards
- Composed Power Point and Excel, presentation for upper management, level members and walked them through, alternative methods of practices for, developing long-term financial intuition, contracts, leadership, planning abilities
- Data Analysis
- Audit reporting
- Financial reporting
Timeline
Auditor III
State of Tennessee | Department of Homeland Security
10.2024 - 10.2025
Auditor II
State Of Tennessee Department Of Human Services
11.2023 - 10.2024
Accountant III
State of Tennessee | Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 11.2023
Internal Auditor II
Department of Corrections, State of Tennessee
10.2021 - 07.2023
Financial Investigator
State of Tennessee
09.2021 - 10.2021
Internal Auditor
State of Tennessee
05.2019 - 09.2021
Masters of Science - Accounting
University Park, Governor State University
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University Park, Governor State University