Michelle Villa MBA, CFE

Experience

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  Verizon

  Jan 2009 - now

  • Objective examination of financial and operational reporting to identify and mitigate avoidable risks and internal control gaps. • Build and execute unique programs designed to improve compliance percentages and decrease risk.• Serve as the recognized subject matter expert on a cross-functional team designed to cultivate relationships between teams possessing common goals, subsequently improving the collective understanding of policies and processes by which we operate as a Company, while ultimately strengthening the control environment.• Foster relationships built upon open dialogue and a willing exchange of pertinent valuable information. Proactively manage the development and successful implementation of measurable and sustainable retail improvement work plans. Show less • Evaluated the structure and effectiveness of key financial and operational internal controls, and after methodical analysis, recommended improvements for any controls and processes not meeting organizational specifications.• Developed comprehensive audit programs used to execute the necessary data preparation, investigative research, fieldwork testing and consequent recommendations to the business.• Ensured the integrity of business processes and SOX controls by conducting audits on numerous business units, including but not limited to, network, staging facilities, the returns warehouse, treasury, call centers, human resources, supply chain, vendor management, and retail stores. Show less

  • Risk Management & Compliance Sr. Manager

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Manager Risk Management & Compliance

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Risk Management Consultant

    Feb 2017 - now

  • Sr. Analyst, Finance

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2017

  • Senior Analyst, Internal Audit

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011