Keith L.

Operations Associate

San Jose, California, United States14 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led complex audits in data privacy and governance.
Transformed design concepts into functional prototypes.
Achieved exceptional audit results with stakeholder collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Governance and Internal Audit specialist in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data PrivacyData GovernanceOperational AuditsData AnalyticsSox ComplianceInternal AuditsFinancial AccountingAudit ManagementMergers & Acquisitions (m&a)Civil EngineeringCoaching

Other Skills

Regulatory ComplianceInformation SecurityProject ManagementThird Party Risk Management (TPRM)Cloud ComputingEmployee Data ManagementFinancial AnalysisSEC Financial ReportingU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Production AuditStock CompensationDue DiligenceEngineering Project ManagementSOXPayroll

Experience

14 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Spotify

2 roles

Senior Manager Internal Audit

Promoted

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Data Governance & Privacy, Internal Audit Manager

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Managed and executed complex audit engagements including Data Privacy, Third-Party Data Sharing, and Editorial Integrity. Played a key role in projects such as User Account Security Audit and Customer Support Review.
Consistently delivered impactful findings and recommendations, receiving excellent feedback and even invitations from the auditees to present results in Executive Steering Committee forums.
Led a team of engineers and product designers to transform a Spotify Social Media App design concept into a functional prototype. Showcased the product during Hack Week and garnered positive feedback.
Maintained ongoing partnership with the Data Protection Officers to exchange risk insights and collaboratively brainstorm future audit ideas.
Conducted quarterly interviews with executives to evaluate key enterprise risks and assisted the company in prioritizing risk management initiatives. Proactively identify audit/advisory opportunities based on the risk insights.

Data PrivacyRegulatory ComplianceInformation SecurityData GovernanceProject Management

Adobe

Internal Audit Manager

Sep 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos · San Jose, California · On-site

Collaborated with stakeholders from Compliance, Legal, Finance, Cloud Tech, and HR on diverse operational audit and consulting engagements. Areas covered included Cloud Spend & Efficiency, Data Privacy Compliance, Employee Data Integrity, Third Party Risk Management, Fraud Risk Assessment, and T&E System Implementation.
Assisted with the orchestration of program management initiatives including Enterprise Risk Assessment, formulation of the annual Audit Plan, and preparation of materials for the Audit Committee.
Achieved exceptional audit results by utilizing a blend of audit skills such as thorough research, critical thinking, and data analytics. Effectively communicated key insights to executives, including CFO and CPO. Surpassed expectations during external QA assessments. As a result, awarded with spot bonuses in consecutive quarters.
Garnered positive feedback for consistently going above and beyond to foster ongoing collaboration with stakeholders post-audits. For example, provided guidance on new initiatives and diligently monitored remediation progress.
Assisted the Vendor Risk Office in crafting a comprehensive corporate policy and risk scoring framework. Collaborated with Cloud vendors to enhance the billing process.

Operational AuditsData AnalyticsThird Party Risk Management (TPRM)Cloud ComputingEmployee Data Management

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SOX Compliance

Jun 2019 – Sep 2019 · 3 mos · Foster city · On-site

Liaised between process owners and external auditors to facilitate successful collaboration.
Identified control deficiencies and collaborated with management to develop remediation procedures for high-risk business cycles.
Improved operational efficiencies and developed the team budget plan for the upcoming year.

SOX ComplianceFinancial Analysis

Netflix

Internal Audit Manager

Feb 2016 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Los Gatos, CA · On-site

Production Audit:
Conducted audits of Original film productions across global regions, delivering valuable insights to Production Finance Executives to enhance procedural guidelines for studio operations.
Performed FCPA compliance reviews and collaborated with management to identify strategies for minimizing risk exposure.
SOX Compliance:
Oversaw SOX testing for all Finance cycles, including Content Accounting, Revenue, and Financial Reporting. Supported management in SOX-readiness efforts for new processes. Volunteered to take on ITGCs testing during periods of understaffing on the IT audit team.
Led trainings for Finance and Accounting departments on SOX Compliance, empowering process owners to effectively identify risks and implement controls.
Revamped testing methodology and documentation standards, placing a greater emphasis on detailed control procedures.

Internal AuditsSEC Financial ReportingU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SOX ComplianceProduction Audit

Ey

3 roles

Transaction Advisory Services

Aug 2015 – Oct 2015 · 2 mos · San Jose, CA

- Performed due diligence reviews and provided consultative guidance to clients regarding M&A transactions, facilitating the successful closure of a multi-billion dollars acquisition.

Due DiligenceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Financial Analysis

Senior Assurance Associate

Sep 2012 – Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos · San Jose, CA

Experienced in auditing a large public technology client, with primary focus on PP&E, Equity, Payroll, Procure-to-Pay, and international statutory audits.
Recognized for providing exemplary on-the-job coaching and mentorship to junior team members.

Financial AccountingU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SOX ComplianceFinancial AnalysisStock CompensationAudit Management