GAP RESOURCES - Key Persons
Kathy's focus throughout her career has been the intersection of accounting, IT, business processes and data to focus on GAP clients' fundamental need - tactical assistance in implementing sustainable process improvements.
In addition to identifying road blocks to improvement and assisting clients to envision a final state, she provides detail and practical guidance on the steps required to efficiently implement changes considering client organization, size, industry and change acumen.
Kathy's approach combines an understanding of best practices at a conceptual level and effective processing techniques. She has a broad and diverse background in systems, accounting, controls and business processes enabling her to effectively execute, as well as guide GAP Resources professionals, to ensure engagements meet client needs.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Director and Founder of GAP Resources in 1998
Washington National Insurance Company - Vice President, Internal Audit of publicly traded company; Controller, Health Division - Managed fifty personnel and multiple accounting and process changes as a result of the sale of the division
Ernst & Young - Senior Manager - Implemented IT audit processes and procedures at their initial inception. Developed best practices in the National Office
Ken's strong project management skills combined with subject management expertise in IT controls ensures projects are planned, managed and executed technically correct and on time yielding sustainable results.
Ken is a highly effective audit and compliance resource able to evaluate and facilitate control improvements across a broad array of IT processes. He identifies tactical approaches to automate specific IT compliance tasks, as well as supporting SOX and compliance programs.
Ken has strong IT contracting/outsourcing, business continuity/disaster recovery background, and project management background. He is a highly effective communicator able to provide management reporting and explain complex concepts to non-technical individuals at all levels of an organization.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Ken joined GAP Resources in 2009 and worked with the firm from 2001-2006
Lee Ann joined GAP after a successful IT career implementing program change management, identity management, operations and file transfer protocol processes. At GAP, her in-depth technology knowledge has been applied to the execution and audit of IT audit and compliance activities across all types of IT controls and multiple IT platforms.
Lee Ann's background enables her to communicate from both the auditee's and auditor's perspective ensuring that appropriate compliance evidence is developed and documented. Her change management skills assist clients in implementing change and improve compliance performance. Finally, Lee Ann has a deep skill set in specialized control execution including key report testing and segregation of duties analysis meeting external audit requirements.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Lee Ann joined GAP Resources in 2013
Throughout her career, Lisa's focus has been designing and implementing accounting process improvements. She brings a broad technical skill set to her engagements - accounting, financial reporting, automated accounting systems, audit and controls - to ensure multiple stakeholders and perspectives are addressed within processes.
Lisa performs detail analysis and extrapolates results into process improvements effective for the client, from large corporate environments to small organizations. She has demonstrated an ability to focus on the clients' needs, as well as explain, communicate and document suggestions to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
In her role as a GAP Resources LLC Director, Lisa successfully determines client needs and identifies GAP Professionals who can add the most value and ensure success on GAP Resources engagements.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Lisa joined GAP in 2001 and became a Director in 2010
Unitrin Data Systems - Senior Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting - Prepared financial statements, AP, AR, payroll and human resources accounting management
Unitrin, Inc. - Senior Auditor / Staff Auditor
Capabilities & Specializations
Accounting Process Change Implementation
SOX Implementation and Execution
New Systems Implementations - Accounting and Auditing
Compliance Control Execution
Accounting Policies, Procedures and Accounting White Papers
Financial Controls - Account Reconciliations, Audit Response Support, Control Documentation
Data Quality Analysis - Accounting
Insurance, Payroll and Benefits - Accounting, Business Processes and Systems Changes
IFRS Research and Implementation
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
Blackline Account Reconciliation Software
Marianne has extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, compliance and systems implementations to evaluate, propose and drive accounting process changes. Marianne has the ability to communicate well with all levels of an organization and to engage stakeholders from different disciplines to create an optimal solution for the client.
Marianne has a successful history of managing a variety of software implementation projects ranging from general ledger upgrades to centralized financial data repositories to complex financial system redesigns.
In the compliance space, Marianne has managed corporate level programs; executed detail internal audit financial procedures; and designed, implemented and trained financial compliance procedures with control owners. Finally, Marianne has a focus and perspective on data quality and integrity that is effectively integrated into all her engagements.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Marianne joined the firm in 2012 and became a Director in 2019
Independent Consultant - Three long-term engagements for AXIS Capital Insurance Group, TJG - CF Industries & Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso.
XL Global Services - AVP Corporate Governance Office, AVP Finance Operations and AVP Financial Data Quality & Control
XL Specialty Insurance Company - Controller - promoted from staff accountant
Capabilities & Specialization
Accounting Process Change Implementation
SOX Implementation and Execution
New Systems Implementation - Accounting and Auditing
Technical Process and Procedure Documentation
Accounting Policies, Procedures and Accounting White Papers
Specialized Control Execution - Key Reporting Testing, End User Computing
Financial Controls - Account Reconciliations, Audit Response Support, Control Documentation
Data Quality Reviews - Accounting and Compliance
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Marianne McKenna, joined GAP in 2012 and a Director in 2019
Mary Ann is an accomplished accountant adept at investigating account details, relating the accounting transactions to both supporting business processes and financial reporting requirements. She translates this work into probing questions to understand and document the use of an account, as well as establish processes and reporting for ongoing accounting support. Mary Ann enjoys accounting challenges and approaches her work with enthusiasm and diligence.
Paul is a successful, experienced IT professional with a strong background in data analysis and project management, as well as banking, payroll and human resource business processes.
He has recently applied his ability to review data to security controls and user ID management compliance processes across mainframe, UNIX, SQL and Windows environments. Paul's successful track record in managing projects includes IT infrastructure, vendor software implementation, systems conversions and client migrations, as well as outsourcing management.
His communication skills and attention to detail directly contribute to delivering projects with the highest quality, on time and on budget.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Paul joined GAP Resources in 2014
Sue's focus throughout her career has been on identifying, executing, analyzing and streamlining accounting and financial reporting processes. She can operate at both a hands-on, detail accounting level and as well as, provide controller level duties. She has also assisted her clients or organizations with SOX control execution, improvements and documentation and testing, interacting directly with internal and external audit with positive results.
Sue's comprehensive background results in her ability to assist her clients with developing processes that enhance productivity and support growth. Her calm leadership and clear-headed approach under stress or long hours enables her to become a valued member of any team.
Experience
GAP Resources, LLC - Sue joined GAP Resources in 2018