Caroline Mansour

Strategic sourcing and finance professional with 4+ years of experience supporting procurement, supplier transactions, and cost analysis within manufacturing environments. Strong background in evaluating vendor performance, analyzing commodity cost drivers, and partnering cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams to improve purchasing controls and mitigate risk. Experienced in ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.

Seeking to leverage analytical and supplier oversight expertise in a Steel Buyer role supporting raw material sourcing and supplier strategy.

Experienced Audit Senior - BDO USA, LLP - Troy, MI

(2024-01)

• Lead audits for manufacturing clients with complex inventory, procurement, and raw material purchasing environments.
• Analyze supplier transactions, pricing structures, and purchasing controls to identify cost variances and operational risks.
• Evaluate vendor agreements, payment terms, and procurement workflows to assess financial impact and compliance with policy.
• Perform detailed cost analysis (COGS, overhead allocation, purchase price variance) to support leadership decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and finance teams to assess purchasing efficiency and recommend process improvements.
• Support PCAOB engagements requiring rigorous evaluation of procurement controls and supplier-related financial risk.
• Supervise and mentor staff, improving engagement execution and analytical quality.

Audit Associate - BDO USA, LLP - Troy, MI

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Executed audit procedures across purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, and manufacturing cycles.
• Conducted walkthroughs of supplier sourcing, procurement approvals, and material flow processes.
• Analyzed cost drivers and purchasing trends impacting operational efficiency and margin performance.
• Documented internal controls over procurement and evaluated compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

Audit Intern - BDO USA, LLP - Troy, MI

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Assisted in inventory observations and procurement transaction testing for manufacturing clients.
• Supported analysis of supplier transactions and purchasing documentation.

Accounts Payable Associate - BELFOR Property Restoration - Birmingham, MI

(2021-07 - 2021-12)

• Managed high-volume vendor invoice processing and performed three-way matching (PO, invoice, receiving) to ensure purchasing accuracy.
• Resolved supplier discrepancies and collaborated with internal departments to maintain vendor relationships.
• Utilized ERP systems to track vendor transactions, monitor payment status, and support financial reporting.
• Strengthened procure-to-pay documentation and compliance processes.

Master of Science - Accounting - Walsh College (2022-12)

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Walsh College (2022-03)