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Myles Goodrich

Built on structure. Tested by pressure.Accounting, risk, and control systems at LSU • Louisiana National Guard

I design controls, analytics, and documentation so work holds up under scrutiny.

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Momentum

GPA 3.9

Dean’s List trend

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Evidence

31 Controls

COSO-mapped exhibit

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Standards

PFC

Louisiana National Guard

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Read the rebuild →

From volatility to control.

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Measured over semesters.

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Myles Goodrich

I serve as a Private First Class in the Louisiana Army National Guard. The Guard reinforced discipline, accountability, and execution under pressure — the same mindset I bring to accounting and internal audit work.

Operating System

How I structure work so it holds up under review.

GPA

3.9

Dean's List

Controls documented

31

Risk-mapped

Dashboards built

3+

Decision support

Semesters improving

5+

Consistent progress

GPA Trend

Semester-over-semester

Audit Mindset

Risk → Control → Evidence

Risk

Identify & document

Control

Map & test

Evidence

Traceable & repeatable

Performance Over Time

Growth built through structure and persistence.

ResetStructureMomentumLSU3.9 GPA

This reflects how I approach growth: diagnose, build structure, track results, improve.

Evidence Trail

Receipts, not stats — what I built, how it’s validated, and where to review it.

Controls

31 Controls Documented

  • 31 controls mapped to specific risks + owners
  • Evidence trail defined (what proves execution)
  • Risk ratings assigned and gaps identified

Structured using COSO framework principles.

See controls

Analytics

Dashboards & KPI Definitions

  • KPI definitions tied to decision use
  • Metrics standardized for repeat reporting
  • Dashboards built for executive clarity

Built in Power BI + Excel modeling.

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Execution

Repeatable Improvement

  • Weekly planning system implemented
  • Semester-over-semester performance tracked
  • Variability reduced by design

Measured across academic + Guard workload.

See record

More about me

VP of Accounting & Finance — AI Club

As VP of Accounting & Finance for the AI Club, I focus on building financial systems that scale: real-time budget visibility, clear categories, and lightweight controls so leadership always knows where funds stand.

  • Built a structured budget tracking approach for transparency
  • Created a simple sponsorship tracking pipeline concept
  • Focused on repeatable processes, not one-off fixes

Training Mindset

Outside of class, I train with the same structure I study with: measured, consistent, and disciplined.

  • Completed Shark Fest Alcatraz (open-water swim) — built confidence under pressure
  • Endurance mindset: planning and discipline beat motivation
  • Progress tracking: weekly goals, feedback, adjustment

Professional Standards

  • Testable work over assumptions
  • Clean documentation over verbal explanation
  • Standards held under deadline pressure

Systems I've Built

Projects that reflect my internal-audit mindset: structure, controls, evidence, and clear reporting.

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Two Ways to View My Work

I don’t just complete projects. I build systems that can be tested and reused.

PROJECTProject view

Fin Bomb Internal Controls Exhibit (COSO Framework)

Outcome: Mapped 31 controls to specific risks and objectives

Inputs → Process → Output

  • Mapped 31 controls to specific risks and objectives
  • Created audit-style exhibits with documentation + photo evidence
  • Assigned risk levels and identified improvement opportunities

Evidence: mapped risks + owner + screenshots

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PROJECTProject view

Amazon 10-K Accounting Analysis

Outcome: Synthesized complex footnote disclosures into concise…

Inputs → Process → Output

  • Synthesized complex footnote disclosures into concise summaries
  • Connected accounting policies to financial statement impacts
  • Organized findings into a clean, reference-ready outline

Evidence: note references + reconciliations

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PROJECTProject view

Power BI Profitability Dashboard (Beverage Dataset)

Outcome: Modeled data for trend and profitability reporting

Inputs → Process → Output

  • Modeled data for trend and profitability reporting
  • Built KPI tiles + slicers for fast segment/time analysis
  • Focused on layout clarity and executive-style readability

Evidence: model + measures + visuals

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PROJECTProject view

AI Club Finance System Concept

Outcome: Outlined a real-time budget tracking structure

Inputs → Process → Output

  • Outlined a real-time budget tracking structure
  • Designed a sponsorship tracking model to support growth
  • Built lightweight controls for approvals + documentation

Evidence: budget model + approval controls

See project

Risk Lens

When I review a process, these are the questions I start with:

Start here — check the boxes you'd investigate first.

Audit plan

  • Identify where discretion lives and document it
  • List assumptions and make them testable

PERSONAL DOCTRINE

Operating Principles

The rules I build and operate by — quietly consistent and traceable.

If it can’t be tested, it isn’t complete.

Clarity beats intensity.

Structure reduces emotion.

Reduce variability before chasing growth.

Build systems that hold under stress.

Measure what matters. Ignore the rest.

Consistency compounds.

Consistency compounds. Systems endure.

From Volatility to Control

The record began with volatility. It was redesigned through structure. The result: controlled performance.

LET’S CONNECT

Contact

If you value structure, clarity, and evidence-driven work — I’d be glad to connect.

Myles.D.Goodrich@gmail.com

Baton Rouge, LA

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Open to audit, controls, analytics, and leadership opportunities.

Structure compounds.