IT Internal Auditor - Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Remote
(2022-06)
- Execute IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing in support of SOX/ICFR compliance program, evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls across the organization.
- Apply COBIT and NIST frameworks to assess IT risk and align audit activities with industry-standard control objectives.
- Utilize AuditBoard to scope, test, and track all IT SOX controls; maintain thorough documentation with sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support audit conclusions.
- Built and deployed an Internal Audit AI Prompt Library (2025), enabling the audit team to leverage AI tools consistently and effectively across planning, testing, and reporting phases — a first-of-its-kind initiative within the department.
- Co-lead and participate in cross-functional operational IT audit projects, including Cloud Computing, Third-Party Data Security, and Phishing/Social Engineering audits, producing clear audit reports with findings and corrective action plans for management.
- Led an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inquiry project assessing the effectiveness of AI regulation and governance within the organization — directly applicable to automation and continuous monitoring in audit.
- Co-assisted in designing and executing a Data Governance Consulting Project leveraging Gartner's data governance framework; shared risk insights with the Audit Committee Board.
- Conducted a 3PL Missing Tax Payments special investigation, resulting in recovery of $1.5M for the company in 2023.
- Collaborate with management and external auditors to ensure internal controls effectively mitigate risks; participate in weekly ERM meetings with business partners to identify emerging risks across the organization.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans in collaboration with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and management, tracking remediation of identified issues through resolution.
Fund Accountant - Alter Domus - Indianapolis, IN
(2021-08 - 2022-06)
- Processed and tracked daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Prepared cash journal entries, managed month-end and year-end close activities, and assisted in review audits, strengthening documentation and reconciliation skills applicable to audit evidence standards.
- Managed multiple client funds simultaneously, consistently meeting weekly deadlines.
Property Tax Specialist - Heartland Dental LLC - Indianapolis, IN
(2021-04 - 2021-08)
- Analyzed business personal property tax data and prepared tax forms and renditions; ensured timely processing of returns and remittances.
- Interacted with taxing authorities and created pivot tables for property assessment and depreciation analysis.
Dealership Coordinator - DriveTime Car Sales - Indianapolis, IN
(2018-01 - 2020-03)
- Coordinated vendor and customer transactions; maintained spreadsheet data and processed financial documents.
Data Entry Clerk - DuCharme, McMillan & Associates (DMA) - Indianapolis, IN
(2016-12 - 2017-12)
- Analyzed property tax data using PTCA, PTMS, and OneSource; prepared tax payments and researched multi-jurisdiction tax laws.
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams to meet strict filing deadlines.
