Rob Clark
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Chief Internal Audit Officer | TEDx Speaker | International Professional Speaker and Emcee | Communication Skills Coach | Past-President, National Speakers Asso
Hoschton, Georgia, United States
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Chief Internal Audit OfficerCity of HopeJan 2026 - Current (9 months)• Responsible for planning, designing, implementing and overseeing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, internal audit program for City of Hope and related entities.
• Provide independent reviews and evaluations of City of Hope operations, information systems, control activities (including financial, operational, regulatory, and IT), major business processes, records, and reporting functions.
• Ensure management takes appropriate corrective action in response to audit observations and verify effective implementation.
• Work closely in partnership with senior management and other key stakeholders within City of Hope to provide recommendations for continued improvement.
• Influential leader, serving as a trusted advisor to ot- Chief Audit and Compliance OfficerHoward UniversityJul 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 6 months)• Focal point for University-wide risk-based compliance, privacy, ethics and internal audit activities
• Develop and implement written compliance, privacy, ethics and Code of Conduct policies, procedures, and standards of conduct and effective employee training and education programs to communicate those policies
• Provide subject matter expertise and regulatory representation
• Develop effective lines of communication with all levels of University leadership and management
• Enforce standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines and develop policies to address dealings with sanctioned individuals
• Lead university Enterprise Risk Management initiative; conduct periodic risk assessments and repaid respons - Chief Compliance Officer/ Chief Audit ExecutiveClark Atlanta UniversityMar 2010 - Jul 2020 (10 years 5 months)- Coordination of all Internal Auditing and Compliance oversight for the research university
- Manage Information Technology audits and PCI compliance
- Chair of the University Compliance Committee
- Audits of all Federally sponsored research activity
- Compliance oversight for Department of Education regulations
- Compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- NCAA athletic compliance
- Conduct University-side compliance training for all faculty, staff and principle investigators involved in Federally funded programs - Chief Audit ExecutiveUniversity of NebraskaLincolnNov 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 5 months)Audit and advisory services for $900M institution, 23,000 students, 5,900 employees
- Audit SAP security and implementation
- Review of regulatory compliance, adherence to federal and state requirements for funding
- NCAA compliance
- Health and safety, environmental compliance
- HIPAA compliance, GLBA compliance, OMB A-21 compliance - DChief Operating OfficerDiscovery Point Franchising Inc DPFIAug 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 3 months)Operational and audit responsibility over all areas of $50M corporation in multiple states
- Serve as Chief Financial Officer overseeing all financial analyses, accounting system, budgets, cash flow
- Function as Chief Auditor monitoring compliance
- Serve as Chief Information Officer, enhanced security and compliance in information systems
Manage the following departments:
- Real Estate – Increased efficiency of real estate acquisition by over 60 days
- Construction – Established metrics to monitor costs and timelines
- Finance – Ensure all accounting processes meet SEC compliance requirements
- Franchise Support -- Developed and implemented Quality Assurance mechanism, increasing quality ratings in - Chief Audit ExecutiveGeorgia Institute of TechnologyJun 1998 - Aug 2007 (9 years 3 months)Delivered vital enterprise risk management leadership for $1B in operations for one of the top US research universities. Administered the $800K annual budget; directs and supervises 10 staff. Developed and implemented policies, processes, standards, and work tools. Provided training on internal controls. Lead audits of financial services, investments, construction, information systems, compliance, laboratory safety, banking relationships, and internal controls. Collaborated with external auditors and organizations; provides reports and recommendations to the university president. Assessed and audited Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach Bliley, SAS-70 principles, COSO internal control framework, export controls, and compliance applicable to th
- Audit ManagerMassachusetts Institute of Technology MITMay 1987 - May 1998 (11 years 1 month)Spearheaded audits of business process reengineering efforts for this top-ranked technology university. Coordinated, scheduled, and allocated resources; directed all audits. Prepared critical reports and organizational recommendations. Orchestrated multiple complex demands to maximize efficiency and productivity. Delivered quality work products and met critical timelines. Managed the performance of seven auditors. Maintained strong working relationships with the Office of the President, Auditing Committee, and Board of Trustees.
Developed an audit program that encompassed 150 operating units. Established the first official Internal Control Guide. Designed the university’s first construction audit program. Was key in recovering - LAccountant/Assistant ManagerLogos Bookstore IncMar 1986 - Apr 1987 (1 year 2 months)Headed all accounting activities for two retail stores; managed accounts payable/receivable, payroll, taxes, inventory, capital assets, and investments. Computerized accounting to expedite bookkeeping functions and improve the accuracy of inventory records. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 16 personnel.
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- Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, GeneralGordon CollegeJan 1980 - Jan 1984 (4 years 1 month)