Carey Blakeman

Experience

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  Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Planned and supervised audit and review engagements and engagement teams in the construction and real estate industry and employee benefit plan audits• Built relationships with client contacts over the course of an engagement• Interacted daily with client contacts, ranging from owners to staff accountants• Attended recruiting events such as NC State’s and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Meet the Firms nights• Volunteered as a “buddy” for recruits’ office visits• Traveled throughout North Carolina and Virginia to perform various audit engagements Show less

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Audit Associate

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2011
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  Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A.

  Jan 2012 - May 2015

  Senior Audit Associate

  • Plan and supervise audit and review engagements and engagement teams• Build relationships with client contacts over the course of an engagement• Interact daily with client contacts, ranging from owners to staff accountants• Prepare financial statements for consolidated and single entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP• Propose recommendations for improvement in processes and system controls• Lead board meeting discussions on financial statement and 990 informational return drafts• Prepare 990 informational returns• Assemble and facilitate training for staff who work on employee benefit plan audits• Travel throughout the Triangle area to perform various audit and attestation engagements in the not-for-profit, employee benefit plan, and construction industries• Attend events such as NC States’s Meet the Firms night and interview candidates during office visits• Participate in management discussion of interaction with recruits• Coordinate various employee gatherings throughout the year as a member of social committee Show less

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  AICPA

  May 2015 - Oct 2021

  Senior Manager - Portfolio Strategy

  Lead product and go-to-market strategy for the audit and accounting; diversity and inclusion; governmental/public sector; employee benefit plans; and forensic valuation services for-sale portfolios. Collaborate with cross functional teams and external stakeholders to drive revenue and meet the needs of CPAs and accountants globally.

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  The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

  Oct 2021 - now

  I am dedicated to shaping the future of corporate governance by fostering meaningful dialogue and strategic policy initiatives regarding internal audit within the global business ecosystem. With an understanding of internal audit, risk management, and governance, I engage with key stakeholders—including boards, audit committees, regulators, and industry leaders—to drive best practices, advocacy, and thought leadership.Passionate about the intersection of policy and business, I work to elevate the role of internal auditors and The IIA on a global stage, ensuring organizations recognize and leverage the value of strong governance frameworks. Whether presenting at conferences, contributing to policy discussions, or developing strategic partnerships, my goal is to strengthen governance structures that enhance trust, accountability, and sustainable business success.Let’s connect and collaborate to advance corporate governance excellence when it comes to internal audit! Show less

  • Director, Corporate Governance Engagement

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Director, Global Outreach, Development, and Sales

    Mar 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Director, Member Value

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2023