Greg Sykes MAcc MBA CPA CIA

#LastUpdated: 11/07/2022 **Immediate Availability** MAcc, MBA, CPA [Active] | COSO Internal Control Certificate | Candidate For Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) [Repeat CIA Exam On November 30, 2022] | IIA Virtual Symposium-IT Control Frameworks (Sept 2022) | AICPA Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate | AICPA Application of Data Analysis Essentials Certificate Watchwords || Aim: Integrity, Honor, Competence, Commitment to Excellence, Continuous Improvement Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance, Internal Audit, Corporate Accounting and Public Accounting experience. Over 15 years’ experience conducting internal or external financial audits and SOX internal control testing. Began accounting career as staff auditor with Price Waterhouse (PwC Predecessor). MBA and Master of Accountancy (University of Mississippi ~ Ole Miss) Member, American Institute of CPAs • Tennessee Certified Public Accountant [License #15726] | Active • Completed AICPA Training for Cyberattacks, Data Breaches, and Privacy. Associate Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • Prior Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) study/examination process. Switched over to pursuit of the CIA instead. Member, The Institute of Internal Auditors • Completed IIA training for IT General Controls. • Attended IIA Virtual Symposium-IT Control Frameworks (September 6 and 8, 2022). • Repeat Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination on November 30, 2022. Assisted with company-wide implementation of Workiva Wdesk for SOX program. Strong Excel, Visio and PowerPoint skills. Significant Microsoft Teams utilization for multiple 100% remote projects. Former Infantry Platoon Leader, First Lieutenant, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. KEY COMPETENCY Strong Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance background. Proficient with COSO Internal Control Framework. EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHT Managed General Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable as Assistant Controller at Grambling State University. During first year of arrival ['01-'02], assisted with producing the HBCU's first valid state financial audit in five years (stemmed from a financial accounting software system conversion gone bad [prior to my arrival]). Assisted with subsequent valid audit the following year as well ['02-'03], helping in the institution's successful effort to avoid loss of accreditation with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Came to Grambling State University just after serving as Controller at Rust College.