Experience

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  Compass Consulting

  • Tulsa, OK

  • CEO

    • Jul 2012 - Present
    • Tulsa, OK

    Compass offers services depending on a business’ particular needs. Services include:• Process Re-engineering• Merger and Acquisition Services • CFPB Compliance • Gaming Compliance and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) reviews• Financial Accounting Control Assessments• Internal Audit Outsourcing/Co-sourcing• Fraud Investigation and Assessments• Policy and Procedure Development• Enterprise Risk Management Services• Export Compliance Reviews/Training• Special Project Consulting and Management

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  Cherokee Nation Businesses

  • Sr. VP of Audit Risk and Compliance

    • Feb 2012 - May 2012

    Responsible for Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Policy Administration, Due Diligence, Ethics Administration, Export Compliance and DSS Security

  • Sr. Vice President of Shared Services

    • 2010 - Feb 2012

    Directed multiple Shared Services departments including Information Technology, Human Resources, Due Diligence, Business Process Improvement, and Government Compliance. Responsible for oversight of all Shared Service department service delivery, metrics, and strategies. Developed Shared Services strategy to deliver integrated services across seven business portfolios consisting of entertainment, information services, manufacturing and other government contracting initiatives with consolidated revenue of $600 million Collaborated with corporate and business portfolio executives to ensure optimization and quality delivery of Shared Service capabilities Executed integration of Shared Services including implementation of shared infrastructure, systems, and processes Managed comprehensive due diligence of company acquisitions and integration into Shared Services environment Implemented Shared Service benchmarking and metrics and periodic reporting to market value, synergies and accomplishments Directed enterprise risk management process across the organization to enable management to proactively mitigate risk Ensured processes and procedures were developed related to compliance with government contract provisions, Service Contract Act regulations and export compliance requirements. Frequent Board interaction and presentations related to acquisitions and strategies Implemented new benefit plan design for governmental entities to reduce costs and meet competitive demands

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  Cherokee Nation Entertainment

  • VP of Audit Services

    • 2002 - 2010

    Directed audit department which planned and performed financial, operational, compliance, fraud and contract audits managing corporate risk through the identification of internal control/process improvements and cost savings. Developed internal audit department and strategies and built audit function covering nine casino entertainment facilities and other tribal for profit entities including 8(a) operations  Designed and implemented Title 31 compliance training and monitoring program ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risk. Audit program developed and performed semi-annually test resulting in deferment of over $1 million dollars in potential penalties Assessed corporate risk using a quantitative model resulting in an annual audit plan presented to Audit Committee, senior management and approved by multiple Boards Facilitated Audit Committee meetings and Board presentations including discussions on external financial audit, internal audit plans and status, ethics program, and issue resolution Directed multiple forensic audits and coordinated with tribal and federal authorities on prosecution. Coached and mentored employees, initiated audit orientation and training development programs and provided positive feedback and motivation Designed OMB A-123/SAS 112 compliance program and implemented documentation and testing of financial controls to include use of internal and external resources Implemented Ethics Hotline and procedures for all tribal entities, including annual solicitation of conflict of interest statements  Coordinated Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) reviews performed by internal audit staff and external auditors

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  Central and South West Services

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Audit Services Consultant

    • Dec 1992 - Jun 2002
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Planned, managed and performed financial, operational, fraud and contract audits managing corporate risk through the identification of internal control/process improvements and cost savings. Managed data conversion of Defined Contribution plan assets totaling $770 million to Fidelity in their first weekend conversion. Led merger team who recommended an organizational structure reducing headcount by 30 FTEs and developed a strategy for design and delivery of benefits to over 40,000 active and retired employees resulting in savings of over $60 million. Implemented a new Cash Balance Pension Plan and enhanced 401K Retirement Plan that reduced costs by $20 million including design of a testing strategy to ensure legal compliance and data accuracy for conversion. Analyzed plan documents and regulatory requirements to design testing plans and perform complex compliance reviews of pension, 401K and health & welfare plans. Audited operation and maintenance contract and negotiated a $500,000 settlement for administrative cost overcharges. Managed risk by strengthening controls over derivative trading and foreign currency transactions and ensuring activity was properly valued and reported in compliance with FAS 133 requirements. Managed all aspects of audit consulting projects, recommended value-added process improvements and produced over $20 million of savings for the corporation.

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  Coopers and Lybrand

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Senior Financial Auditor

    • May 1990 - Jun 1992
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Planned, supervised and performed financial, A-128 and employee benefit audits for a client base including not-for-profit, construction, oil and gas and retail industries. Led financial and A-128 reviews of the firm’s two largest governmental clients. Responsibilities included risk assessment, client interface, audit plan and test program development, staff supervision, control evaluation and preparation of audited consolidated financial statements.

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  Various Companies

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Accountant

    • Jan 1980 - May 1990
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Experience in the following areas: Consolidations  Partnerships Annual Audit Coordination  SEC Reporting Monthly Closing of General Ledger  Joint Interest Billing Revenue Distribution  Accounts Payable Payroll  Accounts Receivable Accounting Research  Instructing Financial/Managerial Accounting