Jessica Ponds

Prepared financial statements, accompanying notes, and all supporting documentation for FYE 2015 audited financial statements. • Directed an accounting team of 2 managers and 3 associates. • Acted as the point of contact for the FYE 2015 audit conducted by a Big Four accounting firm. • Prepared monthly financial reporting package for the Board of Directors and Management. • Transitioned the financial reporting package from an Excel workbook to a slide deck with commentary. • Managed the entire payroll process. • Participated in weekly budgeting and forecasting meetings with the department heads. • Managed all cash and treasury activities. • Reorganized the billing process to increase efficiency and customer focus. • Managed and negotiated commercial insurance. • Primary contact for tax accountants. • Responsible for sales and use tax calculation and submission. • Established a virtual card purchase program. • Maintained corporate credit cards. • Helped to reduce the monthly cash burn rate and increase runway. • Worked closely with senior management to develop new product offerings.

Prepared financial statements, accompanying notes, and all supporting documentation for FYE 2014 audited financial statements. • Acted as the primary point of contact for the FYE 2014 audit conducted by a Big Four accounting firm. • Signed the Management Representation Letter for the FYE 2014 audit. • Interfaced with potential investors and investment bankers during due diligence. • Prepared financial and business operations due diligence for potential and actual investors. • Led financial diligence discussions with potential and actual investors. • Interfaced with the potential investors' Big Four financial diligence team. • Acted as the financial lead during integration post acquisition. • Worked closely with Accenture financial team to integrate into the Accenture system. • Prepared and maintained yearly and quarterly budgets. • Prepared weekly financial reporting package for the Board of Directors and Management. • Participated in weekly Executive Management meetings. • Consulted the Founders on a regular basis regarding strategic business decisions and challenges. • Led weekly sales pipeline and accounts receivable collections meetings. • Spoke at the quarterly all hands meetings. • Reconstructed the Company's pricing model. • Implemented monthly GAAP financial statement close. • Implemented policies and controls for: revenue recognition, client invoicing, accounts receivable collections, resource planning, travel and expense reimbursement, fixed assets, accounting for affiliates, and intangible asset impairment. • Implemented cost controls and approved all expenses over $1000. • Approved increases in head count and salaries. • Collaborated with the CFO to create an employee bonus program. • Established a professional development budget for employees.

• Acted as the lead senior on an SEC audit engagement • Led 10Q review for an SEC entity • Supervised an Audit Senior and Audit Associates to complete projects under tight deadlines • Conducted Interim substantive testing • Led weekly Prepared By Client meetings with key client personnel

• Acted as the leader for four clients, including an SEC entity and Government Agencies o Reviewed and tested five federal programs to ensure they were in compliance with grant stipulations o Reviewed and tested 10K and 10Q for an SEC entity o Supervised an Audit Senior, Audit Associates and Interns to complete projects under tight deadlines o Developed a weekly progress tracker to streamline the 10K audit process o Led a weekly status meeting • Compiled audit workpapers and end-of-year financial reports • Reported directly to Partners, Senior Managers and Managers and worked closely with superiors at all levels to address audit issues • Communicated extensively with client leadership including the CFO, Vice President of Actuary, Controller, Legal Counsel, Director of Budget and Director of Accounting • Coordinated with the Global Delivery Center Group to provide audit deliverables and perform ad hoc tasks • Reviewed substantive testing and analytical procedures on clients' financial statements • Reviewed and performed testing of SOX internal controls • Participated significantly in recruiting efforts The Scrimshaw Project Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Liberia, Costa Rica

• Prepared client proposals and conducted research for potential clients • Audited two not-for-profit foundations that both received and disbursed federal funds o Compiled audit workpapers and end-of-year financial reports o Reviewed and tested 10K and 10Q for an SEC entity o Supervised Assurance Associates and Interns and reviewed their work • Represented my starting class as a member of the HR Steering Committee o Developed and distributed surveys to gather input regarding current HR issues o Presented and discussed results at quarterly meetings o Communicated responses from HR to my class • Participated in the recruiting process as an interviewee buddy and intern and 1st year mentor • Assisted the leadership of the Health and Fitness Committee and participated in events • Performed substantive testing and analytical procedures on clients' financial statements o Audited Cash, A/R, Inventory, Investments, Fixed Assets, A/P, Leases, Debt Covenants, Income, Investment G/L, Operating Expenses, Grant Distributions, Capital Expenditures, Revenue Recognition and Cash Flows in accordance with US GAAP o Created variance and fluctuation analyses for testing depreciation expense, operating expenses, and A/R reserve to evaluate viability of audit materiality thresholds o Performed testing of internal controls for multi-location engagement • Communicated extensively with client staff and audit seniors and managers o Developed and maintained relationships with client staff at the CEO, CFO, CAO, Controller, Treasury Manager and Divisional President levels. o Worked independently and completed projects under tight deadlines o Participated in weekly status meeting and readily contributed ideas

• Independently investigated compliance and efficiency issues • Discovered fraudulent activity and compiled supporting data • Assisted the Internal Auditor III with current audits and reports

• Managed customer accounts and loans • Developed customer service skills