EDWARD S.

NOLAN, CIA
Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056 esnolan@yahoo.com 508-528-6626

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Finance professional with distinguished career in planning and preparing comprehensive internal, operational and accounting audits. In-depth experience across all areas of corporate finance, including internal controls, cash management, monthly closings, reconciliations, and SEC / tax filings. Expertise in improving financial and operational practices by evaluating selected sample work and management systems, creating corrective action plans and providing change recommendations. Strong leader with success in directing audit and accounting teams in supporting and achieving corporate objectives. Core Competencies Accounting / Operational Audits Risk Assessments / COSO Internal Control Improvements Corporate Account Principals Process Improvements SOX and Regulatory Compliance Testing / Review / Reporting Fraud Investigation Planning and Presentation Team Leadership and Development

CAREER EXPERIENCE
VARIOUS CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS FROM RETAIL ACCOUNTING TO FORENSIC AUDITING 1/2010 TO PRESENT Senior Accountant /Audit Manager
Developed, performed and monitored controls for Cash Accounts, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Completed monthly and year-end financial statements and assisted in the preparation of the year-end tax returns. Design and implemented a fraud investigation, which involved risk assessment, audit planning, interviews, documentation and follow-up. Key Contributions: Successfully completed all financial documents and loan applications to purchase a large parcel of land for a retail business. Improved controls throughout the company by designing and implementing solid financial and operating controls within the entire company. Mentored, trained and assisted in the development of staff and team members in various functions within the organization.

SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC., Boston, Massachusetts - 10/2005 11/2009 Senior Internal Auditor Directed planning, preparation, and presentation of Northeast and Southeast operations and financial audits for $3.6B processor and marketer of recycled metals. Managed design of audit, selected work samples, conducted tests, authored finding reports, and presented recommendations to both auditee and management teams. Developed and supervised skilled auditing teams in variety of diverse assignments. Supported operational and accounting leadership in SOX compliance and achieving control objectives. Key Contributions: Assisted with successful design and completion of control matrixes and risk assessment for cash, A/R, A/P and inventory for the Northeast and Southeast regions. Devised and implemented Sox practices and procedures to mitigate risk for the company cash and inventory assets. Successfully completed Sox testing for the Northeast and Southeast regions. FM GLOBAL, Waltham, Massachusetts - 10/2002 5/2005

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Accounting Supervisor Performed daily supervision of runoff accounting functions for $5.5B global insurance provider. Held accountability for line of credit, daily cash management, reconciliations, and periodic reports. Key Contributions: Improved efficiency of departmental functions through identification and recommendation of enhanced procedures. Developed and implemented Sox controls for the runoff accounting group. SUPPORT PLUS, Medfield, Massachusetts - 8/2001 8/2002 Controller Reported directly to owner of $10M support hosiery catalog company and managed all areas of general corporation accounting, including cash management, monthly closings, inventory control, and tax filings. Managed A/R, A/P and inventory. Completed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Interacted with the President, Director of Sales and outside CPA firm. BRADLEES INC., Braintree, Massachusetts - 3/2000 4/2001 Senior Internal Auditor Conducted detailed assessments of all functional areas with company infrastructure, ensuring proper placement and execution of financial controls. Reviewed monthly / quarterly regulatory statements prior to being submitted to applicable agencies. Key Contributions: Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintaining accuracy and compliance objectives. Designed, implemented and completed audits for all financial records, inventory and store operations. Investigated fraudulent claims in the retail stores and corporate offices. ARBELLA INSURANCE COMPANY, Quincy, Massachusetts - 9/1998 3/2000 Senior Internal Auditor Prepared comprehensive operational and financial audits for regional insurance company. Evaluated accounting, financial, and operation functions assuring compliance with corporate policies and internal control standards. Supported external accountants with year-end work papers and schedules. Assisted with building high performing team of senior auditors and provided training and coaching on auditing procedures. Key Contributions: Identified potential cost savings opportunities and recommended efficiency improvements. Designed audits, mentor staff auditor and reviewed workpapers. Conducted and completed year end audit work for external CPA firm.

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COMMUNITY NEWSDEALERS, INC., Waltham, Massachusetts - 1989 7/1998 Manager of Internal Audit and Special Accounting Projects Established and managed entire internal audit practice for regional newspaper and periodical distribution company. Created and implemented audit procedures to control expenditures and protect assets of 31 operational locations. Key Contributions: Significantly improved controls within route cashiers office responsible for processing $50,000 daily through design and implementation of complete audit process. Enhanced corporate analysis of staff expense reporting by implementing and monitoring internal controls for 500 employee credit cards. Ensured 10Q and 10K reportings corresponded with financial statements through conducting regular thorough reviews.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration JOHNSON & W ALES UNIVERSITY Providence, Rhode Island Bachelor of Science, Business Administration NORTH ADAMS STATE COLLEGE North Adams, Massachusetts Professional Development Microsoft Office Certification Program Clark University Professional Organizations Member of Boston Chapter Institute of Internal Auditors