Lizzie S.

Experienced Senior Manager adept at leading product management teams through the entire product lifecycle. Skilled in fostering collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes and deliver customer-centric products. Proven track record of achieving results and building strong relationships in dynamic environments. ● Assumed position within PwC's Global Next-Generation Audit program in January 2023. o Led several cross-functional teams in an agile environment to ensure coordination for timely and successful releases. o Successfully launched tools for pilot and broad use in multiple territories. o Coordinated with national and global leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless product implementation, robust governance, and effective issue management, culminating in a compliant audit with zero findings. ● Commenced role as Digital Accelerator in April 2018. o Project owner for business-led technology initiatives leading to significant time savings for engagement teams. o Served as a technology ambassador for the firm in this role, digitally upskilling staff and communicating with PwC stakeholders across the global network. o Led design of a private company audit platform, automated the process for data ingestion to evidence validation for audit procedures and other solutions. o Liaised directly with stakeholders and key personnel at the senior partner level within the network PwC firms.

Leader in the private company external audit practice, providing accounting and auditing services to non-public entities. Industries of experience include:manufacturing, distribution, retail, broadcasting/communications, and technology. ● Technical areas of expertise: Multiple-element revenue recognition, implementation of accounting standards, discontinued operations, business combinations, income taxes, cash flows, financial statement preparation and disclosures. ● Regularly interfaced with audit and tax partners across the US to discuss client updates, audit strategy, and business development. ● Experience with clients ranging from $100M to $6B in revenues.

Provide instruction for students in Introduction to Financial Accounting.

•xTax team earned first prize at the Moore School of Business among more than 13 teams and 90 competitors •Recognized as one of five finalist teams out of more than 850 teams from 84 schools to compete in the National Finals in Washington D.C. on Jan. 26th •First time a team has been invited from the University of South Carolina and the only one competing from the Southeast •Created a detailed tax analysis relating to cloud computing •Presented in a professional manner to real corporate executives (including the US Tax Leader) •Tackled real world problems under intense time constraints in a competitive setting

-Manage student enrollment. Order textbooks and prepare materials for each class. -Assist students in determining which classes and career path is right for them. -Manage accounts and payments in QuickBooks for sister company Palmetto State MLS. -Assist teachers in preparing class materials to include writing classes to submit for approval from the SC Real Estate Commission.

-Worked on benefit plan audits and 10K quarterly reviews. -Selected samples and executed tests for 401k and 403b benefit plans eligibility and contributions. -Tested loans and distributions from participants' accounts for compliance with plan provisions. -Tested inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable on quarterly reviews. -Tied out trial balances for quarterly reviews and benefit plans.

-Assist policyholders with questions related to coverage, billing, claim status, and filing. -Consistently was one of the top performers in the call center. -Operated multiple applications simultaneously. -Worked as part of a team to ensure that each customer received the right answers in a prompt and courteous manner.