Jun 2018 – Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 6 mos · United States

• Global Internal Audit Leader guiding a team of 80+ auditors across all areas of risk, strategically engaging with key business partners on our most critical areas including cyber-security, regulatory compliance, global expansion and acquisitions. Reporting into multiple Boards globally, driving engagement on existing and emerging risks through presentations around Internal Audit activities
• Evaluated the team structure and realignment against the organizational risk profile and strategic goals; strengthening our technology risk capabilities and bringing greater relevance and focus to our regional audit activities
• Drove the build-out of our Data Science & Analytics function and driving adoption of data-driven audit methodology and requiring data-intelligence in all audit team members
• Guided the development of strategic roadmaps for core risk areas including Cyber/Information Security, Fraud, Data Governance and Consumer Compliance that enabled greater alignment with our Three Lines of Defense partners and communication with our Boards
• Led the build out of our China audit team after acquisition, aligning against local regulatory requirements, establishing an organizational approach, plan and strategy
• Designed our engagement model and approach for covering block chain and crypto currency product audit and deployed a cross-functional integrated team in executing on our audit strategy and plan
• Led IA engagement on integration of recent acquisitions globally, designing and implementing a partnership-driven engagement model
• Implemented an innovation program with a mission of building capabilities to strengthen our Audit program including a data-driven risk assessment, resource management model, and visualization of program status and activities
• Driving diversity and inclusion in our hiring, staffing and engagement; promoted opportunities for team members to participate and lead in company awareness and action groups for minority groups

May 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Venice Beach, California

• Led a diverse audit function responsible for driving our SOX Compliance Program, Operational Audits, Enterprise Risk Management and Data Governance, reporting into the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Led organizational effort to prepare for Year 1 SOX Compliance including all aspect of planning, implementation, assessment & reporting; establish strong working relationship with external auditors in aligning approach and perspective
• Developed a risk-based audit program that covered a broad range of risk types, with focus on high risk technology and global compliance areas including Information / Cyber Security, Privacy and Data Governance
• Created an Enterprise Risk Management framework that effectively integrated Internal Audit and Risk capabilities with other risk drivers including Legal, Compliance, Information Security and Finance
• Developed and deployed a data program that provided critical data oversight and governance role over key business metrics reporting that were used globally in measuring the performance of the business and served as focal points in our financial reporting

Mar 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Reporting into the Board of Directors for a private equity real estate investment firm, Led the build-out of the Internal Audit function, serving as a primary organizational leader on risk management, and designing a sustainable SOX Compliance program for the post-merger entity.
• As the first head of internal audit, developed a roadmap for structuring a team that serves the global organization across all risks, deliver SOX Compliance leadership and provide guidance in driving the finance function towards best-in-class principles
• Led a team, including consultants, through a post-merger integration that included three significant system implementations, changes in organizational structure and streamlined core business processes, ultimately reporting into multiple Boards globally on IA
• Reported into the Audit Committee, providing updates on the overall Internal Audit Program and SOX Compliance program. Established reporting line into the Chair of the Audit Committee, clarifying expectations and delivering timely and effective information as needed
• Supported Risk Leadership on build out of the risk management approach and capabilities, engaging directly with the newly formed Risk Committee of the Board of Directors. Developed the risk charter which was adopted by the Committee, establishing their roles, responsibilities and resources available
• Drove Finance-wide initiative towards developing best-in-class qualities including: (1) publishing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for critical finance processes, (2) implementing a 302 sub-certification program to provide the CFO and CEO stronger assurances on the internal controls over financial reporting, (3) developing company-wide approval authority policy including all critical signing privileges, and (4) leading the roll-out of monthly training sessions and annual all-Finance training event

Apr 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Apr 2010 – Apr 2013 · 3 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

Feb 2006 – Jul 2009 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Started up our Corporate Internal Audit department. Managed our global SOX 404 compliance work. Developed risk assessment approach leading to the definition of annual audit plans. Built audit approach and managed execution of audits globally.

Jul 2005 – Feb 2006 · 7 mos

Sep 2003 – Jul 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos

Jun 2001 – Sep 2003 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 · 1 yr

Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 · 1 yr