Head, Internal Audit & Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Consultative, agile leader who takes initiative to make cost-effective improvements to profitability through process improvement and risk mitigation. Diversified skillset and experience include financial, operational, compliance, and IT. Diversified experience across large global organizations to smaller FinTech start-ups include Big 4 and Fortune 500. Diversified industries include Financial Services (Collections, Bankruptcy, Loss Mitigation, Foreclosure, Credit Card, and Mortgage), Energy (Oil and Gas), Fintech (Payment Services and Installment Loans), and Manufacturing (Food, Industrial, and Electronics). Known for driving operational, IT, and financial efficiencies and effectiveness through creating policies, procedures, reports, templates, executive-level risk reporting and functions. Recognized for being a mentor to cross-functional co-sourced, outsourced, and internal teams to support professional growth, and leading teams with a calm demeanor. Skilled at training and facilitating large groups on SOX across the company, in person and virtually. Trusted advisor who partners with the Audit Committee and senior management to identify opportunities to manage risk and develop mitigation strategies for IT, Finance, and Operations. Strong achievements in building new and improving existing operational risk, internal control, and audit functions. Strengths in identifying and assessing gaps and devising solutions to improve Finance, Operations, and IT controls.
