TIFFANY L. CHILDS
Burlington,USA
Summary
An accomplished auditing professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results and exceptional work. Brings strong expertise in accounting and financial analysis, along with a comprehensive understanding of accounting practices, policies, and current regulations. Demonstrates excellence in high quality report writing and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Detail oriented and highly analytical, with a Master of Business Administration and a well-rounded blend of technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Seeking a challenging role where my financial acumen and professional experience can contribute to achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor-Financial Specialist 2
NJ Courts Chief of Staff
Trenton, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated controls and procedures across all County Courts in New Jersey to identify areas for improvement
- Conduct interviews of Court Finance Division leadership and staff to gain a thorough understanding of their business process and control environment
- Analyze accounting systems and financial records to ensure adherence to accepted accounting principles
- Assessed compliance with court policies and procedures by examining financial documents, bank records, and system data
- Perform walkthroughs and substantive testing across Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Civil, and Criminal functions
- Developed detailed audit workpapers and reports that included actionable recommendations for enhancing compliance
Disciplinary Auditor-Financial Specialist 2
Supreme Court of NJ
Ewing, NJ
02.2012 - 12.2022
- Led complex financial investigations of attorney ethics grievances involving trust and fiduciary accounts
- Examined and reconstructed financial records, ensuring compliance with New Jersey recordkeeping rules and identifying areas for improvement
- Advised attorneys on maintaining trust and business accounts in compliance with RPC 1.15 and R.1:21-6, providing actionable recommendations for recordkeeping practices
- Authored comprehensive investigative reports that informed disciplinary proceedings and supported ethical standards
- Testified as an expert witness in formal ethics hearings, presenting financial findings and evidence in formal ethics hearings
Budget Analyst
Walson Medical Support Element
Ft. Dix, NJ
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed budget formulation, execution, and analysis to ensure alignment with operational goals
- Prepared financial reports and budget forecasts to inform strategic decision-making for senior leadership
- Supported budget planning, justification, and allocation across departments
- Assisted in overseeing daily operations of Budget Division to support effective resource allocation
- Developed and delivered training on financial management systems
Fiscal Analyst
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Audited federal, state, and private funding for compliance with eligibility requirements, ensuring accurate allocation of resources
- Reconciled student accounts and processed adjustments and write-offs to maintain financial integrity
- Filed reports for state debt recovery programs to collect outstanding balances
- Produced monthly reports on grant and scholarship fund utilization to inform funding decisions and enhance resource management
- Conducted account analysis to ensure accuracy of year-end financial reporting
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, USA06-2012
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL, USA05-2010
Skills
- Internal Audit & External Audit
- Internal Controls Testing
- Fraud Investigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Financial analysis
- Records analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Report Writing
- Stakeholder Communication
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Affiliations
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Active Member 2023-Present
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Active Member, 2017-Present
• Organization of Bar Investigators (OBI), Active Member, 2012-Present
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Active Member, 2017-Present
• Organization of Bar Investigators (OBI), Active Member, 2012-Present
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACFE, 2022
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Intuit, 2019
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Intuit, 2019
Timeline
Internal Auditor-Financial Specialist 2
NJ Courts Chief of Staff
01.2023 - Current
Disciplinary Auditor-Financial Specialist 2
Supreme Court of NJ
02.2012 - 12.2022
Budget Analyst
Walson Medical Support Element
07.2010 - 02.2012
Fiscal Analyst
Christopher Newport University
09.2005 - 09.2008
Master's Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
Saint Leo University