Natalie Sansom, CPA, CFE, CIA

Experience

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  Marathon Oil Corporation

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Corporate Accounting and Consolidations Intern
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  Marathon Oil Corporation

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Internal Audit Intern
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  LSU Center for Internal Auditing

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  Graduate Assistant
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  Coca-Cola HBC

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Corporate Audit Intern
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  Coca-Cola HBC

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Corporate Auditor, Team Leader

  Major Achievements:*Upon completing an internship with Coca-Cola HBC in 2011 and graduating college, relocated overseas and traveled 100% of the year between 28 European and African countries conducting risk-based operational audits and fraud investigations of Coca-Cola’s bottling operations.*Navigated foreign currencies, non-English local management, multi-cultural team members and non-traditional communication methods.*Supervised teams up to six auditors from other countries to complete a different country audit every 6 to 8 weeks. Each audit would consist of a country-specific risk assessment, scoping of the audit program, management of the team and test programs, creation and presentation of the audit report to executive leaders.Additional Successes:*Performed risk-based operational audits in all processes of the manufacturing industry such as:Financial: accounts receivable, accounts payable, analysis of financial statements, profit sharing; Production; Fixed Assets; Marketing, Pricing, and Route Settlement; Supply Chain: procurement and inventory management; Human Resources and Payroll*Facilitated department wide discussion of foundational gaps regarding the structure of the team and department; implemented effective solutions and significantly improved Coca-Cola audit engagement score by more than 30%*Served on the management team responsible for the researching, planning, and formation of the Internal Audit Blueprint project which was the basis for the restructuring of all 28 country internal audit departments across Coca-Cola Show less

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  Marathon Oil Corporation

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  Internal Auditor

  Major Achievements: *Conceptualized, identified relevant risk factors, and implemented the risk assessment framework for the organization through customization of a risk management application.*Interviewed executive leadership spanning all departments to acquire and construct their perspective of the key business risks to the organization.*Captured the results of the risk assessments and utilized the framework established to formulate the annual audit plan.*Conducted FCPA risk assessments and investigations to provide assurance on appropriateness of financial transactions, relationships, and compliance with anti-corruption compliance program and policiesAdditional Successes:*Performed risk-based operational audits specific to oil and gas processes such as Land Management, Measurement, Production Site Security, and Production Reporting for asset teams in Texas, Oklahoma, and North Dakota*Led the initiative to analyze direct competitors and their fiscal year success to validate total shareholder return and calculation of performance units granted to corporate officers*Fostered additional competences by successfully completing joint interest audits of business partners Show less

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  Texas Children's Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

  Senior Auditor

  Major Achievements: *Led system-wide investigations of code of business conduct and employee related fraud, vendor fraud, third party contracting, whistleblower allegations, and check fraud. *Prepared documentation to be utilized by law enforcement and the District Attorney’s office in preparation for prosecution*Collaborated with outside consulting firms and local law enforcement to facilitate resolution and restitution. Additional Successes:*Researched risks associated with the healthcare industry and prepared test plans for operational reviews such as: **Human Resources and Marketing: employment screening, compensation plans, social media management **Financial Services: capital funding, revenue cycle, accounts payable **Supply Chain: procurement, inventory management **Medical Staff: privileging and credentialing*Partnered with operational leaders and external consultants to provide executive leadership assurance in the compliance of a critical regulatory and cost savings program worth more than $60M. Show less

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  Stinnett & Associates

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Manager

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  CBIZ Stinnett

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Senior Manager

  Major Achievements: ~Vendor Vetting*Conceptualized, tested, and launched a new service line, vendor vetting, within a client-imposed 60-day timeline. *Managed all aspects of providing vendor vetting services for a Fortune 50 company with $67B in rev.*Assisted client management in mitigating vendor risk; our approach has averaged a 10% denial rate in which the risk is too great to partner further.*Oversaw design, implementation and onboarding of a custom Microsoft Power App, Power Portal, and third-party supplier databases to prepare for vendor vetting service line expansion.*Developed marketing materials and presented to executive management of potential clients interested in vendor vetting services~Data Analytics and Automation*Served in a manager capacity for the department since August 2022 to lead the group through the CBIZ acquisition of Stinnett & Associates.*Executed data analytics projects to provide clients with statistical and custom risk-focused attributes*Drove analytic enhancement projects to increase testing accuracy and efficiency utilizing Alteryx, Power Pivot, and Power Query.~Vendor Audits and Fraud Investigations*Helped develop the firm’s vendor audit and fraud investigation approach and trained over 40% of the staff. *Conducted vendor audits resulting in cost recoveries, identification of internal control weaknesses and revisions of contracts.*Directed fraud investigations causing legal action, prohibiting vendors for future work, and recovery of fraudulently invoiced charges.Additional Successes:*Managed an investigation pertaining to the appropriate calculation and recording of revenue for a public company in the Personal Services industry with $1.2B market cap. *Performed construction audits of multi-million facilities and projects.*Executed an operational review of the electricity provider on the island of Roatán, Honduras.*Conducted a forensic audit and evaluated a subject’s cloned devices for a higher education client. Show less

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  Ferguson

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Director, Corporate Audit

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager, Corporate Audit

    Jan 2023 - Nov 2024