Experience

Cooley LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager of Higher Education Services

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  Rebecca Flake is a Practice Group Professional specializing in federal student financial aid matters in the firm’s Education practice group. Rebecca has been in the financial aid industry since 1990 in the capacities of a Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid Director, and Compliance Auditor. Rebecca has extensive experience in the following areas:•Compliance Reviews•Review and analysis of program review and compliance audit findings•Preparation of program review responses and appeals•Review of policies and procedures•Technical questions•Regulatory researchThis extensive, well-rounded industry experience has proved very effective in assisting both public and private institutions with complex and varying compliance matters. Her proactive identification of compliance concerns has allowed institutions to make essential improvements to policies and procedures in advance of a federal review or compliance audit. Rebecca’s unique understanding of the “auditor perspective” allows her to provide an efficient evaluation of audit and program review findings, appropriate responses and potential resolution.



Ball & McGraw, PC

• Senior Auditor

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2011

  As Senior Compliance Auditor with Ball & McGraw, she conducted Title IV compliance audits for many different types of for-profit institutions throughout the country. As a result, she is very familiar with the audit and compliance requirements of non-traditional, for-profit institutions. She has also provided technical assistance and training to institutions in matters relating to the Title IV compliance requirements. Specifically in the areas of; verification, refund calculations, professional judgment, and conflicting information. Ms. Flake has conducted pre-program review assessments and pre-acquisition due diligence reviews. She has also provided assistance to institutions during the program review process.



High Tech Institute

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Aid Director

  • Feb 1993 - Feb 1997

  Managed the administration of all aspects of the Title IV programs at an institution of higher education which offered both certificate and degree programs. Managed the administration of all aspects of the Title IV programs at an institution of higher education which offered both certificate and degree programs.