Peter Beyeler, CPA

Experience

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  Baker Newman Noyes

  Aug 2002 - Dec 2005

  Senior Auditor

  - Oversaw all facets of performance throughout external audit engagements, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely completion.- Conducted research on technical accounting matters, interpreting guidelines to ensure accurate treatment in financial reporting.- Identified opportunities for performance enhancement within client operations, proposing adjustments to internal controls to mitigate identified risks effectively.- Collaborated with leadership to optimize the allocation of audit staff and facilitate the career development of team members. Show less

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  Otis Atwell

  Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

  Senior Auditor

  Audited and prepared financial statements for various organizations including: Affordable Housing, Construction, Real Estate Partnerships, and Retail Sales Operations.-Conducted tax planning for limited liability partnerships and individuals.-Led the assessment, testing, and documentation of internal controls to determine the extent of substantive audit procedures required.

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  Ahold Delhaize

  Jan 2007 - now

  - Lead and oversee the functional administration of more than 40 retirement arrangements, ensuring meticulous financial management for over 100,000 participants and total plan assets exceeding $7.5 billion.- Monitor plan financial activities and administer oversight of administration processes, offering guidance on claims, reviewing administrative practices, and conducting service reviews with all providers.- Manage and supervise all external vendors involved in investment performance, plan administration, and actuarial reporting.- Coordinate and prepare all financial and administrative aspects pertaining to plan governance, ensuring meticulous financial oversight and fulfillment of organizational fiduciary responsibilities.- Act as a member of the Global Pension Committee and local Investment Committee, ensuring thorough vetting of plan decisions to optimize opportunities and minimize risk for participants and the organization.- Identify and recommend alternative investment vehicles, hedging strategies, and liability settlement techniques to optimize investment returns while mitigating financial risk. Show less -Ensured that U.S. retirement program designs align with attraction and retention goals as integral components of the total compensation package, while maintaining competitiveness within a cost-effective structure.-Supervised a team of associates responsible for managing plan operations, conducting analytical assessments, implementing plan designs, facilitating communication, and providing customer support.-Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver impactful communications to employees, fostering plan participation, enhancing investment education, and ensuring regulatory compliance.-Recognized with a Gold Marcom award for innovative education outreach in 2016 and honored with PSCA's prestigious award for Overcoming Obstacles in 2017.-Utilized advanced analytical techniques to evaluate large and intricate data sets, measuring the efficacy of business initiatives and identifying areas for improvement. Show less -Led the Internal Audit team through mentorship and ongoing development initiatives, cultivating a culture centered on continuous improvement and advancement.-Strategized and executed audits to evaluate controls, operational effectiveness, and adherence to specified policies, procedures, and regulations.-Assessed management action plans and supervised implementation to ensure the identification of root causes and the effective mitigation of identified business risks.-Produced comprehensive audit reports for senior leadership and the Audit Committee, summarizing findings and recommendations.-Conducted annual enterprise-wide risk assessments during audit planning, contributing to the development of audit strategies, plans, and scopes.-Lead global SOX compliance initiative working closely with external audit firm and executive stakeholders. Show less

  • Director - Retirement Strategy and Administration

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Manager - Retirement Benefits

    Feb 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Manager - Internal Audit

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2013