Ruben Guerra, CISA MBA

Work Experience

• President

  R Guerra Consulting Inc.
  12/1/2010 - Present  | New Braunfels, TX

  • For a leading provider of specialized contracting services for electric power, telecommunications, broadband cable, and gas pipeline industries: Augmented Internal Audit Department in completion of SOX 404 testing for business units located in the United States, Canada and Central America. • Augmented local CPA firm to conduct an OMB Circular 133 Audits of two State of Texas Agencies. Developed Audit Plan, Testing and Reports of results. • Provide Small to Mid-size Business Owners/Executives consultation and procurement of specialized Federal & State Tax programs to increase cash flow including, but not limited to: Federal Hiring Incentives (including WOTC), R&D Credits (Section 41), Energy Tax Credits, Commercial Property Cost Allocation.

• IT Audit Manager

  CHAN HEALTHCARE
  1/1/2013 - Present  | Austin, TX

  Perform audits in a variety of IT control areas, including IT Applications, IT General Controls and IT Project Management, for a leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 1.9 million

• Member, Board of Advisors

  Marshall Hydrothermal
  11/1/2011 - Present

  The mission of the Board of Advisors is to help to advance both the Marshall Hydrothermal Recovery System (MHRS) technology and Marshall Hydrothermal as a company, in order to achieve three basic objectives: • Engage in providing low cost renewable base load electricity and other sustainability infrastructure globally by efficiently harnessing the most powerful green resource on Earth • Build a successful company under the highest level of sustainability protocols, and • Conduct continuing sustainability infrastructure technology research and development

• Management Consultant

  Aventine Hill Partners, Inc.
  12/1/2010 - 1/1/2013  | San Antonio, TX

  • For a national natural gas company, assisted the Project Management Officer with the management of a accounting department integration project. Worked with project stakeholders and subject matter experts in development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project milestones. Ensured project milestones were met, conducted weekly project update with stakeholders and company executive management. • For national oil refining company, led an audit team responsible for the audit of project management records for a major capital project. Audit was conducted of project management processes including Initiation, Planning and Execution phases.

• Internal Auditor & Senior Administrative Manager

  University of Texas Medical Branch
  6/1/2000 - 12/1/2003

  • Reviewed transactions, documents and reports for accuracy and effectiveness. • Gathered and assimilated operational data from questionnaires, staff interviews and review of operational information. • Drafted audit reports. • Identified and evaluated the effectiveness of key control points in a system of operation. • Liaised with operations staff and discussed identified deficiencies and determined root causes. • Made related recommendations to correct conditions. • Improved operations, and reduced costs.

• MCNAFAS Internal Auditor

  United States Marine Corps
  6/1/1990 - 8/1/2000  | Califorina, South Carolina, Washington, DC

  • Assisted in the planning and execution of audit plans, prepared/reviewed audit reports and programs. • Conducted and documented internal control reviews and managed the Internal Management Control Program. • Served as advisor for internal control and audit issues and liaised with internal and external audit personnel. • Conducted financial, operational and compliance audits of revenue generating activities. • Conducted Quality Assurance reviews of working papers, and monitored compliance with GAAP and GAAS standards

• Supply Administration & Operations

  United States Marine Corps
  12/1/1978 - 5/1/1990  | Texas, California. Nevada

  • Assisted with preparation, justification, and control of budget. • Supervised all warehouse operations and up to 15 supply clerks and warehousemen. • Managed inventory record keeping, prepared purchase orders, solicited bids and archived purchasing information. • Controlled plant equipment, furniture and supply inventory. • Received, inspected, verified and stored consumable supplies and equipment. • Directed annual inventories. • Maintained sub-custody of principal items. • Managed both manual and automated locator systems.

Education

• Webster University

  MBA Business Administration
  1996-1999

• Park University

  Bachelor of Science Management/Accounting
  1990-1995

Awards & Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Associations & Organizations

ISACA
IIA
DAV

Languages

• Spanish