Dean Sutton

Experience

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  George Eshelman CPA

  Mar 1994 - Dec 1996

  CPA, Audit / Tax

  Recruited to provide quality accounting services, business technology training and excellent management consulting in internal control, financial planning, budgeting & forecasting, and tax planning & preparation to the staff and clients of this regional public accounting firm.

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  Dean Sutton, CPA

  Apr 1999 - Dec 2007

  Owner/Principal Accountant

  Professional accounting solutions for financial sucess. Provided quality accounting services, training in today’s cutting edge business technology and practices, and a “Hired Gun” to protect client financial interest, Specializing in excellent management and financial accounting, internal control, financial planning & budgeting, tax planning & preparation, internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 process documentation & compliance and business problem solving.

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  Wenatchee Valley College

  Jan 2000 - May 2004

  Promoted to Senior Accountant in the college business office reporting to college senior finance executive and there directed a cadre of accounting and finance staff responsible for operating budget in excess of $20M and capital budget over $3M. Designed and implemented internal control process improvements to decrease the close time while simultaneously lowering audit risk assessments and increased reliance from external audit.--Designed and programmed web-based user interface and supporting Access database for revenue and expense tracking and reporting for expenditure reporting which included additional design feature permitting later scalability to SQL Server.--Provided both pre- and post- award administrative and financial support to principal investigators, project directors and program sponsors for all activities concerning external and internal audits of sponsored program expenditures and the resolution of audit exceptions for a suite of grants and contracts with an aggregate of over $1M in expenditures annually.--Familiar with ACL and Microsoft office-based tools for analyzing and summarizing financial data. Show less Transferred to academic to teach advanced business applications to students of diverse educational and vocational backgrounds. Proud member of focus group responsible for “Skill Standards for Professional-Technical College Instructors and Customized Trainers.”--Developed and taught curriculum for college level business and advanced computer applications classes--Adapt teaching and testing styles to accommodate for learning ability, retention speeds, physical handicaps and cultural diversities. Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Jan 2002 - May 2004

  • Associate Professor, Business Infomation Technology

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
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  Jefferson Wells

  May 2004 - Jan 2010

  Providing solutions and leadership for all levels of financial operations. Operational audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, business, IT and entity level control documentation, enterprise risk assessment, control testing and remediation for clients spanning a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, government, retail, service providers and education. - Led and implemented new internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with both GAAP and company guidelines for several manufacturing companies with sales between $50M to $500M.- Awarded the 2008 PNW Spirit of Jefferson Wells award for excellence in leadership, teamwork, and customer service Show less Highly sought-after finance and internal control professional in the Pacific Northwest office with revenues exceeding $3M providing Sarbanes-Oxley consulting and financial operations support. Long-term clients encompassed a broad scope of industries included such as:- Shared services groups- Heavy industrial manufacturing- Commercial manufacturing- Defense contracting - Commercial Leasing Spearheaded the implementation of new internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with both GAAP and company guidelines for several manufacturing companies with sales between $50M to $500M. Show less

  • Internal Audit/Financial Operations Professional

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Internal Audit & Controls, Project

    May 2004 - Jan 2008
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  Daimler Trucks North America

  Apr 2010 - now

  Lead a team of accounting professionals to deliver quality on-time to suppliers and vendors across the world. My team implements and maintains system, procedure and policies relating to accounts payable and payment functions for our customers who keep the world moving. Acts as a liaison between the company, suppliers, government and external accountants to meet information needs and ensure proper information is maintained as required. Train, coach, evaluate and develop employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Show less Develop team to deliver a top-down, risk-based control compliance solution. Lead role with respect to interpreting and implementing control policies and procedure providing direction to staff, management and subsidiary entities. Assist operational management in successful redesign and implementation of remediation actions.• Manage the control assessment process for quality, accuracy and speed and ensure that results are reviewed with local management to ensure accuracy and completeness.• Oversee the activities of external control and IT audit teams to maintain budget and audit efficiency.• Address findings and comments appropriately.• Maintain current knowledge of existing and proposed accounting changes. Research emerging accounting risks and propose appropriate internal controls to ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP as required.• Ensure that internal controls are thoroughly documented, tested and maintained.• Provide internal control support services to all local divisions regarding business models and business processes to meet new and changing business needs.• Global project lead for internal control project aimed at improving effectiveness, alignment, shifting internal control culture and promoting efficiency in the Americas.• Developed and delivered leadership programs targeted at improving leadership awareness and skills for emerging leaders and professional staff. Show less DTNA Continuous Improvement Expert implementing lean processes and culture in the indirect Accounting team. Act as facilitator and trainer for local management team implementing project management best practices, cross-functional continuous improvement projects and sustainable documentation of existing processes and practices. Award winning projects include reducing interface areas from legacy to SAP system and leading optimization and harmonization of both accounting and financial operations between parent and subsidiary organizations. Show less

  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Internal Control Manager

    Mar 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Business Solutions Specialist

    Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Senior Internal Control System Specialist

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2014

  • Contractor - Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Program

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2011