PETER P.

GILLEECE, CPA
pg95411c@westpost.net (732) 476-4229
SUMMARY
Financial management professional with extensive experience in identifying and i
mplementing timely and cost effective solutions to both internal control and bus
iness gaps. Adept in a broad range of accounting and auditing skill sets includ
ing financial audit, operational audit, tax accounting, and compliance. Has an
outstanding history of creating collaborative environments in Fortune 500 compan
ies. Leader in demonstrating the value of internal audit services to the organi
zation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Internal Audit * Compliance-GAAP, AML, FCPA
* SOX * Coaching-team members and clients
* Enterprise Risk Assessment
* Forensic Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Roseland, NJ 2006-12/2009
Audit Manager
Managed and performed critical projects and audits for this global provider of p
ayroll and human resource services. Key audits executed, all of which were exec
uted to departmental policy in accordance with the COSO framework, included: Inv
estment Operations, Corporate Treasury, Tax Accounting, Money Movement and Payro
ll Production. Supervised staff, other managers, and Senior Directors as requir
ed for each audit's scope and project's size.
*Ensured that controls were in place to minimize risk of loss to the $20 billion
commercial paper portfolio during the financial crisis of September/October 200
8 and that the portfolio's valuation complied with FASB #157.
*Streamlined the four annual Internal Audit risk assessments (Audit Plan, SOX Sc
oping, Entity Level and Fraud) into three by leveraging information gathering an
d integrating the assessment models. The streamlining of the four risk assessmen
ts was necessary to meet the 2010 goal of developing a "Combined Assurance Risk
Assessment" for the enterprise.
*Managed and performed an integrated (Finance/IT) forensic investigation that en
sured both company and client assets were not compromised by a convicted embezzl
er's work.
*Identified the need for an enterprise wide FCPA program from my management of t
he Global Treasury Operation's integrated (Fin-Ops/IT) audit.
*Realigned IA testing templates and audit approach to be compliant with the SEC
and PCAOB guidance for AS #5 particularly for the risk based and top down mandat
ed requirements.
Resources Global Professionals, Parsippany, NJ 2004-2006
Associate
Executed SOX assignments, crafted policies, completed forensic audits, and manag
ed internal control reviews for clients in diverse industries. Resources Globa
l is a publicly traded company that was formerly a practice group within Deloitt
e & Touche
*Led four SOX testing teams for key 404 sub-processes-Accounts Payable, Payroll,
Holdings, and Cost Settlement. Tasks performed included: critiquing risk asses
sments, vetting testing plans, performing testing, reviewing team members testin
g, and coordinating results with external auditors, and reporting results to the
SOX Executive core team.
*Resolved forensic accounting issues of a hospitality client at year end and neg
otiated external audit sign off on $ 4 million of correcting entries for the fiv
e year period.
Independent Consultant, Colonia, NJ 2002- 2004
Performed internal audit and SOX consulting for both public and private companie
s. Client industries included electronics, pharmaceuticals, and telecom.
*Designed policies, procedures, and test plans that enabled clients to be compli
ant with AS#2.

KPMG, Phoenix, AZ 2001- 2002

Manager, Management Assurance Services (MAS)
Managed and performed internal audit co-sourcing and special projects for client
s of this KPMG LLP practice group. Client industries included communications, b
iotechnology, and not for profit.
*Developed the audit charters and completed the first two internal audits for tw
o key clients.
*Co-authored curriculum and taught a three day class in supply chain concepts, C
GMP compliance, and cost accounting to a global biotechnology company's associat
es.

RECKITT & COLMAN, Wayne, NJ 1996 - 2000

Manager, Internal Audit
Directed all financial/operational audits for the North American and Jamaican br
anch operations for this $4 billion international consumer product/pharmaceutica
l company. Top brands included: French's food products, Lysol, Old English, and
a niche pharmaceutical business in the U.S. .
*Helped business partners develop service level agreement metrics and contract c
lauses for their outsourced operations including contract manufacturing, logisti
cs, and coupon operations.
*Secured a $565,000 refund to Reckitt & Colman (R&C) from a vendor contract audi
t.
*Supervised the closure and transfer of the $5 million Jamaican branch operation
to a buyer. Key project accomplishments included transitioning fifty percent of
R&C staff to the buyer and completing the project under budget.
WARNER-LAMBERT, Morris Plains, NJ 1987 - 1996
Obtained broad finance and tax experience at this world class pharmaceutical/con
sumer products company whose key divisions and brands included: Parke-Davis-Lipi
tor, Consumer Products-Listerine/Sudafed/Lubriderm/Trident, and Schick-Slim Twin
razors.
Manager, Accounts Payable (1994 - 1996)
Managed a department of 24 associates that processed $1 billion of annual paymen
ts.
*Increased payments processed and maintained accuracy rates while the department
's headcount was reduced from 24 to 18.
Tax Specialist (1992 - 1994)
Prepared state income, sales, and business tax returns for Warner-Lambert's dome
stic entities. Researched and provided tax savings guidance to business units.
*Researched and secured Warner Lambert's first environmental construction tax cr
edit from Connecticut for $100,000.
Audit Supervisor (1989 - 1992)
Supervised and performed internal investigations, financial/operational audits a
nd special projects for domestic operations. Performed key audits including pla
nt audits, corporate and divisional financial audits, and DEA and cGMP complianc
e reviews.
*Executed construction audits in the U.S. and Puerto Rico resulting in cost retu
rns of approximately $175,000.
*Conducted forensic accounting investigation that resulted in a $200,000 restitu
tion judgment to Warner Lambert and a criminal conviction of an employee.
*Performed the first audit of the Washington D.C. based Government Affairs offic
e. Audit included a finance review and a FEC (Federal Election Commission) compl
iance review.
Senior Auditor (1987 - 1989)
Performed and supervised the completion of financial and operational audits.
*Secured a $50,000 refund from a retail coupon clearing house as a result of an
operational audit.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Farleigh Dickinson University - M.S. Taxation
American Institute of CPA's
Rutgers University - B.A. Accounting-Economics
NJ Society of CPA's
CPA- New Jersey, Active License
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt Association of Certified Fraud E
xaminers
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite and ACL. Conversant with SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle and Hyp
erion.