Presentation of Qualifications
Janice L. Drake, C.P.A.
5616 Oak Blvd. South
Austin, Texas 78735-8710
(512) 899-0196
JANICE L. DRAKE, C.P.A.
5616 Oak Blvd. South
Austin, Texas 78735-8710
(512) 899-0196
VITA
QUALIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE
Possess support-level to executive-level experience in key functional areas including:
Auditing
Accounting
8 Years
Forensic
6 Years
20 Years
Insurance
2 Years
Controllership
3 Years
Litigation Support
4 Years
Not-for Profit Operations
6 Years
Administrative Law
5 Years
SKILL SETS
Demonstrate a well-rounded ability to employ a strong set of skills in various arenas to create tangible
results and a positive impact. Skills include:
Strategic Planning
Resource Assessment
Professional Communications
Project Management
Historical Reconstruction
Policy & Procedure Development
System Development
Staff Training & Development
Contract Management & Negotiation
Familiar to proficient in MIP Fund Accounting, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word
CLIENT BASE
Proven ability to interact and work with a broad range of clients:
Small Businesses
Law Firms
Creditors’ Committees
Professional Associations
Financial Institutions
State Regulatory Authorities
EDUCATION
SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, San Marcos, TX
Lawyer’s Assistant Program
Post-Graduate Professional Certification Program
Litigation
Legal Drafting
Corporation Law
Real Estate Law
Legal Theory
Legal Research
Social Legislation
Administrative Law
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Internship with Graves, Dougherty, Hearon, and Moody
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Achievements included:
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Honor Roll
Treasurer & Committee Chair, UTSA Accounting Club
Charter Member, UTSA Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society
Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Studies toward a Bachelor of Science in Journalism
JANICE L. DRAKE, C.P.A.
5616 Oak Blvd. South
Austin, Texas 78735-8710
(512) 899-0196
VITA
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
2000 - 2003
TEXAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, INC., Austin, TX
Fourth forensic accounting position. Served by reconstructing financial records for two years for three
affiliated not-for-profit companies, one with an annual budget of $400,000, an educational foundation of
$500,000 and a small political action committee. Reviewed management reports, created budgets and
reviewed all financial transactions. Conducted internal and external financial reporting including
regulatory reports to Texas Ethics Commission. Completed a computer conversion of the accounting
system.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
1998 - 2000
TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS, INC., Austin, TX
Third forensic accounting position. Rebuilt financial records for four previous years for this not-for-profit
with an annual income of $1,000,000 and provided a full service accounting department with one
assistant for two entities, the Society and an educational foundation that distributed $90,000 in
scholarships to high school graduates. Developed internal control systems, document management
procedures and accounting procedures.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS CENTRAL TEXAS, INC., Austin, TX
1994 - 1995
Second forensic accounting position. Directed an effort to help this not-for-profit with an annual $3M
budget gain greater control of its finances. Reconciled 15 months of cash transactions, reconstructing
transaction histories and reconstructing and reorganizing paper documentation.
Produced first financial reports for management and Board from new system. Trained program staff to
interpret reports. Completed an accounting system computer conversion. Worked extensively with
Board members and state regulatory authorities.
COMPTROLLER
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Austin, TX
1992
Reconstructed records for a statewide program serving dislocated workers for this agency with an
annual budget of $100M. Represented the Workforce Development Division in developing standard
operating procedures for Accounting. Effort facilitated the introduction and institutionalization of fund
allotment and other systems.
Analyzed division capabilities relative to State Liaison Management Guide; prepared and submitted
recommendations for improvement. Assisted with the review of budget and management practices
for PY91 and PY92. Developed technical assistance guides to help contractors follow financial
management practices consistent with division standards, as well a with state and federal regulations.
Contributed to the development and revision of the Financial Management Manual.
CONTROLLER
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL, INC., Austin, TX
1989 - 1991
First forensic accounting position. Successfully managed a full service accounting department with
two staff assistants for this agency through a budget reduction from $7M to $3M annually. Negotiated
sub-recipient contracts, trained management staff in accounting principles and provided accounting
training to sub-recipient contractor staff.
As a member of the Senior Management Team and the Strategic Planning Committee, played an
active role in the decision on procurement issues in the formulation of company responses to federal
regulatory authorities on financial questions.
JANICE L. DRAKE, C.P.A.
5616 Oak Blvd. South
Austin, Texas 78735-8710
(512) 899-0196
VITA
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
CONTROLLER
1989 – 1991
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL, INC., Austin, TX (continued)
Reviewed financial transactions and reports as Internal Audit/Fiscal Monitor to ensure compliance.
Coordinated and presented external audit reports to sub-recipients in public Board meetings.
Designed financial systems and related forms to improve audit trails and internal controls as Quality
Review Board Committee Staff Liaison.
SENIOR AUDITOR
BDO SEIDMAN, Austin, TX (Civil RICO Litigation, Bankruptcy)
1987 - 1989
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
VALENTINE & COMPANY CPAs, San Antonio, TX (Banking Audit & Tax)
1986 - 1987
FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER
UNILIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, San Antonio, TX (SEC & Statutory Reporting)
1985 - 1986
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
ERNST & WHINNEY, San Antonio, TX (Bankruptcy Litigation)
1983 - 1985