Trevara Funches
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Manager offering 10+ years with focus on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements. Quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Compliance Manager
LEARN Charter School
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Trained and Directed Staff Associates on daily compliance duties and systems
- Lead and collaborated with External Auditors on annual audit, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations; achieved 6 consecutive years of Unqualified Audit Reports, maintaining a reputation of financial integrity and transparency
- Created process and procedure manual for compliance policy and duties
- Ensured 100% network staff completed Safeschools mandatory annual training
- Communicated with school leadership team to ensure all federal, state and city regulations upheld to staff and Board Members
- Cultivated external partnership with community based organizations and neighboring schools
- Reported school staff data into ISBE (IWAS) system
- Managed and communicated testing reporting to internal partners (UChicago 5Essentials, State IRC reporting)
- Ensured all Board Members and Compliance staff are in compliance with required annual OMA and FOIA training
- Trained on Title IX regulations and communicated information to school leadership and HR.
- Improved overall compliance by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
Compliance Manager
LEARN Charter School
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments. Student Code of Conduct,Medical Policies, PowerSchool/IMPACT/ASPEN system and ISBE system)
- Partnered with Enrollment manager to orchestrate end-to-end build-out of infrastructure, processes, and systems to support seamless school lottery process; achieved 30% reduction in turnaround time for student enrollment and improved parent satisfaction by 25%
- Performed Quarterly internal audit on campus compliance, review monthly student data analysis
- Completed all reporting required by charter authorizers (District authorizers, CPS and ISBE)
- Managed campus Office Managers to develop and implement process improvements and ensure systematic parent communication, student data and campus office operations
- Oversaw a team of compliance professionals,providing guidance, mentorship and support to ensure their continued growth and development.
- Managed federal, state, and charter compliance for all Network campuses (including Pre-k) as it relates to reporting and policy adherence
- Authored all Network compliance and school-operational related policies (e.g Student handbook, bullying policy and fraud policy)
- Tracked and ensured all school staff are trained and policies are upheld at all campuses via city, state and federal requirements with Safeschools training platform
- Performed other ad-hoc projects as assigned to support the Finance team.
Senior Auditor
Washington Pittman & McKeever
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed Financial and Employee Benefit Plan audits for not-for-profit and governmental entities in the Chicago land and surrounding areas
- Managed client deadlines for timely Report delivery
- Prepared planning agenda for discussion with regarding prior, present and future issues
- Conducted risk analysis of clients' business to develop appropriate audit plans to address risk assessment
- Prepare work papers documenting and supporting audit procedures, findings and results
- Managed plans with over $500M in net assets (401(k), Retirement Plans, Welfare Plans)
- Managed staff and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance by conducting thorough audits and providing clear recommendations for improvement.
Staff Auditor
Washington Pittman & McKeever
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Performed Financial, Employee Benefit Plan audits for not-for-profit and government entities, Internal control audits for City of Colleges of Chicago,
- Prepared SOC 1 and 5500 forms for clients applying ERISA rules,work papers documenting and supporting audit procedures, finding and results
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit approaches and streamlining processes.
- Tested several large plans including 401(k), Retirement Plans, Welfare Plans
- Obtained audit experience in various areas: Internal Audit (City Colleges of Chicago), Not-for-profit, Agreed-Upon Procedures, Employee Benefit Plan, Defined Contribution Plan, Defined Benefit Plan.
- Increased client satisfaction through timely completion of audit engagements and clear communication of findings.
- Conducted comprehensive financial statement audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Staff/Senior Accountant, Financial Operation Analysis
Northern Trust, Glazer Kennedy, Advanced Equities & Bell Fuels (Contract)
07.2010 - 01.2013
Auditor/Reconciliation Accountant
Learning Care Group
07.2006 - 03.2009
Treasury Analyst Assistant
Learning Care Group
02.2005 - 06.2006
Program Coordinator
Bank One Corporation
09.2003 - 10.2004
Sr. Account Manager
03.2001 - 09.2003
Education
Master of Finance and Accounting Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL05.2020
B.A Degree - Accounting
Robert Morris University
Chicago06.2010
Skills
- ASPEN
- Powerschool
- IWAS
- CaseWare
- Peachtree
- QuickBooks
- ERM
- IP
- ACCESS Database
- SQL
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Internal controls
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Performance management
- Audit coordination
- Fraud detection
- Compliance monitoring
- Relationship building
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Food Safety Compliance
- Staff Training
- Risk Assessments
- Internal Audits
- Policy Enforcement
- Compliance Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Compliance Manager
LEARN Charter School
08.2021 - 11.2023
Compliance Manager
LEARN Charter School
02.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Auditor
Washington Pittman & McKeever
05.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Auditor
Washington Pittman & McKeever
02.2013 - 04.2017
Staff/Senior Accountant, Financial Operation Analysis
Northern Trust, Glazer Kennedy, Advanced Equities & Bell Fuels (Contract)
07.2010 - 01.2013
Auditor/Reconciliation Accountant
Learning Care Group
07.2006 - 03.2009
Treasury Analyst Assistant
Learning Care Group
02.2005 - 06.2006
Program Coordinator
Bank One Corporation
09.2003 - 10.2004
Sr. Account Manager
03.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Finance and Accounting Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
B.A Degree - Accounting
Robert Morris University
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