Experience

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  Cherry, bekaert & holland

  Jun 2001 - Nov 2001

  Associate - audit

  Learned basic external auditing skills

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  Mcgladrey & pullen

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2007

  Supervisor - audit

  - Served as the engagement team leader with this top ten national firm on health care clientele, not-for-profits, employee benefit plans and distributors - Developed the analytical and critical thinking skills of engagement staff - Planned audit engagements, lead audits in the field and facilitated completion to ensure timely issuance of report - Lead IDEA sampling software training for the office - Designated by the firm as an internal control specialist, who performs key internal controls reviews Show less

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  The brink's company

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2010

  Supervisor - controls and analysis

  – Involved with company-wide month-end business unit financial analysis and quarterly projects to assist in timely filing with the SEC– Monitor the progress of annual Sarbanes-Oxley assessment for over 30 international business units – Execute projects in key areas of the internal controls environment such as issue trending and disclosure controls– Serve as consultant on business unit visits to ensure success and strengthen communication with management– Assist management with the performance of internal controls testing at the Corporate consolidation level Show less

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  Jefferson industries corp

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2011

  Internal auditor - j-sox

  - Assist Company in its initial risk assessment of significant processes and develop narratives in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (“J-SOX”) and Parent Company requirements- Develop and execute program to test effectiveness over control design and operation and assess key dimensions of controls- Assist management with issue remediation including developing an action plan and timeline. Retest failed controls to ensure proper remediation.- Assist subsidiary companies in J-SOX implementation and provide ongoing controls testing- Maintain J-SOX documentation to reflect changes in the Company, processes, risks and controls Show less

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  Kpmg

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Senior associate, advisory - iarcs

  - Provided SOX and internal audit services to a $3.5 billion manufacturer (Greif) with locations in over 50 countries- Implemented the use of GRC OnDemand to retain SOX documentation and administers site- Transitioned to full-time Greif employee following this term

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  Greif

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Senior internal auditor

  - Coordinated SOX effort for North America division (>$1B revenue across 30+ locations) and served as a liaison to external audit- Lead internal audits and SOX testing from planning to reporting and works with management to report results - Administered GRC OnDemand to retain SOX documentation- Assisted with quarterly and annual SOX results reporting, including effectiveness and findings aggregated by business unit and theme.

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  Advanced drainage systems, inc.

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  Senior internal auditor

  - Participated in initial scoping for SOX and operational audit plan to determine significant processes ($4B manufacturer at time of IPO in July 2014, traded on the NYSE, ticker WMS)- Developed narratives with risk-control matrices under PCAOB guidance; used WDesk as data repository- Participated in the implementation of controls and assessment using the COSO 2013 framework- Developed and executed attribute tests of design and operating effectiveness for key controls (application [Oracle] and manual) - Advised management (such as the Corporate Controller and Director of Operations) with issue remediation including developing an action plan and timeline. Retested failed controls to ensure proper remediation- Served as liaison between external auditors and management with the co-sourced IA team- Contributed to operational plant audits (planning, testing, reporting, issue follow-up)- Maintained documentation such as flow charts using Visio to reflect changes in the Company to processes, risks and controls Show less

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  Jpmorgan chase & co.

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2022

  - Managed risk framework objectives and requirements for horizontal assessments across $55B line of business- Partnered with leadership to develop qualitative and quantitative reporting such as emerging risk trends, key risk indicators and risk appetite- Developed materials for use in presentations in working groups and senior management meetings- Communicated effectively across lines of defense- Leveraged results from risk assessments to coordinate monitoring activities and provide guidance to testing team in accordance with standards Show less

  • Operational Risk Manager - VP

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Control Manager - VP

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2021
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  Franchise group, inc.

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2024

  Manager of internal controls

  - Supported non-public financial reporting including statements and footnotes - Served as management's representative for internal controls compliance, processes and improvement initiatives across the $4B retail organization spanning six companies- Supported the design and implementation of key aspects of internal controls over financial reporting (“ICOFR”) compliance including planning, risk assessment internal control design, documentation, evaluation and testing- Worked closely with finance management, internal audit and cross functional business units to identify, design, document and test the Company’s ICOFR environment such as in the areas of inventory and financial statement closing. Show less

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  Truist

  Jul 2024 - now

  Vp internal audit manager - enterprise risk

  - Engagement Manager of high risk audit activities and is involved in planning, scoping and test planning, including incorporating the use of data analytics - As needed, utilizes staff effectively in accordance with skills and schedules to complete assignments within budget- Leads in identification of issues and coaches staff auditors. Sets clear quality expectations based on IIA standards and reviews process documentation to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency- Develops meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports/memos that align with the risk appetite framework and presents these reports to key department stakeholders- Demonstrates effective challenge by providing subject matter knowledge to support business partnership efforts- Manages timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, projects and special assignments- Provides advisory services, as necessary, in the implementation of new systems, processes and changes to existing systems, standards and procedures Show less