Karen Fichter

Experience

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  National Futures Association

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

  Staff Auditor

  Performed off-site compliance and financial audits and investigations of member firms in the furtures and opetions industry. Analyzed financial statements to determine if unusal patterns exist, items, or improper classifications. Answered and documented telephone calls from the general public, NFA members, lawyers, accountants, and investors regarding CFTC or NFA rule interpretations, hypothetical questions, customer inquiries, and customer compaints. Completed field supervisor training course, lead audits, and passed Series 3 Examination. Participated in training and recruiting events such as new staff training, career fairs, and interviewing. Show less

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  City of Portsmouth, Virginia

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2003

  Accounting Specialist I

  Prepared financial statements and accruals for year-end annual audit (CAFR) for City of Portsmouth. Fixed asset management through implementation of new capital asset system and reconciliation of assets. Cash management through balancing ledgers & pooled cash. assisting with future cash flow projection reports, wire transfers, accounts receivables, and reconciliation of bank & investment accounts. Performend financial analysis and reconciliation of general ledger, revenue, and expenditure accounts. Reviewed all internal buildings, external billlings, and requisitions submitted by all departments. Reconciled all telephone payements and completed monthly billing to allocate costs to departments. Show less

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  PwC

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2004

  Senior Associate

  Worked closely with clients in interal audit co-sourcing or outsourcing relationships with PwC management at all levels of management to perform and supervise interal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) consulting engagements. Performed and lead internal audit engagements through planning, development of audit plans, execution of fieldwork, documentation of audit findings, recommendations for improvment, and supervision and development of staff members. Provided value-added recommendations on SOX, consulting for internal audits and assessments of risk, profit improvement, internal controls, compliance, and the efficiency of business processes. Show less

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  City of Annapolis, MD

  Mar 2005 - May 2007

  Accountant

  Prepared financial statements (CAFR) for the year-end annual audit and annual budget documents for the City of Annapolis. Administered grant programs and sprinkler loan programs. Performed analysis of parking citations, cost beneft analysis, vehicle replacements, self-insurance, gas, electric, oil, and contractual & retired employee benefits. Member of benefit focus groups. Redesigned and linked work papers and exhibits for CAFR from Quattro Pro to Microsoft Excel & ensured compliance with GASB 34 standards. Annual completion of the State of Maryland Uniform Financial Report (UFR) for the City of Annapolis. Show less

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  Deerfield Capital Management

  May 2007 - Dec 2010

  Internal Audit Director

  Developed and executed annual internal audit plan for SEC publicly traded company. Reported to COO and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal audits, implementation of prior recommendations & process improvements, and management of co-sourcing team from Protivit. Ensured compliance with Section 404 of Sarbaness-Oxley Act (SOX). Performed and directed internal audits including training & development of staff. Completed Annual Risk Assessment and linked to Annual Audit Plan. Identified risks and controls that covered all areas of the company and evaluated the effectives of the risk management systems. Review IT general and application controls to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and segregation of duties. Special projects. Show less

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  The Chapel

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

  Finance and HR Specialist

  General accounting, audit, and human resources.

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  @properties I Christies International Real Estate

  Jan 2018 - now

  Real Estate Broker

  Licensed since 2014. Leading a team for prospecting and goal achievement in 2023. Received top 25% National Agent Awared for Sales Volume during the first half of 2022 from Homesnap. Identified in 2021 & 2022 as high achiever and selected for Road to Rolex traing program. Received Outstanding Achievement Award for volume of $5-$10 million in volume. Lead generation through promoting business and listings through relationship development, direct mail campaigns, email, marketing, and social media. Develop relationships and stay in constant contact with sphere of influence to generate referrals and clients using a proprietary customer relationship management system (CRM). Provide guidance to both buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Negotiate and execute sales contracts, disclosures, and listing agreements. Work closely with customers, lenders, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, appraisers, contractors, and title companies to close deals. Use financial analysis skills to complete comparable market reports (CMA) to identify accuracte pricing of listings and purchase/rental prices for clients. Financial anaysis of potential profit and income stream for investor clients. Graduated from NINJA sales program. Show less

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  Grainger

  Jan 2024 - now

  Account Relationship Manager