James E. Harris Page 3
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
1982 – 1992
University of the Incarnate Word – San Antonio, TX Provided in-class instruction of classes leading to degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. Established and directed Accounting internship programs. Advised and processed registration for accounting and business students. Provided leadership and served as advisor to Alpha Kappa Psi, Inc., Business Fraternity. Served on and provided leadership to faculty committees.
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
1979 – 1982
General Homes, Inc. – Houston, TX
Coordinated and conducted internal audits. Performed internal control and compliance reviews. Issued reports on audit findings and recommendations. Worked with management to strengthen internal controls and improve reporting accuracy and timeliness. Reviewed operating processes and compliance to State and Federal regulations. Supervised training of staff members, including written performance evaluations.
1977–1979
Honeywell, Inc. – Minneapolis, MN
Coordinated and conducted internal audits of domestic and international manufacturing divisions. Performed operational audits at branch locations. Performed special investigations of irregular practices. Prepared international financial statements, currency translations, and analytical reviews.
SENIOR AUDITOR
1974 – 1977
Arthur Young & Co. – Denver, CO
Performed various audit functions, including filing of 10K and 10Q reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prepared corporate Federal and State tax returns. Supervised training of staff members. Performed financial audits on a variety of small-to-medium size businesses, universities, and employee pension benefit plans.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Certified AIDS Counselor and Educator Ordained and Licensed Minister Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Division III School Various Professional Affiliations and Certifications
ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Dallas Chapter, Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Association of Accountants American Institute of Internal Auditors American Institute of Certified Managerial Accountants United Way Allocations Panel Member Alpha Kappa Psi, Inc., National Business Fraternity Texas Association of Professionals in Higher Education
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