CHAD D. CREASMAN
Cyber Risk & Compliance Manager
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven IT Audit & Compliance Leader with 10+ years spearheading risk-based control audits to fortify enterprise controls under SOX 404, SOC, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks. CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA; expert in guiding cross-functional teams and deploying CAATs to boost audit efficiency by 40% and shorten remediation timelines by 25%.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Risk & Compliance Manager
Cox Automotive Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Manage audit engagement for 15 SOC 1/2 reports and an Entity-Level SOC audit, reducing exceptions by 20% through targeted control improvements.
- Spearheaded enterprise cybersecurity risk assessment framework, decreasing overall risk exposure by 30%.
- Led cloud security initiatives in AWS and Azure, boosting compliance posture by 25%.
- Developed executive dashboard with Power BI and Snowflake, enabling real-time risk reporting to senior leadership.
Senior IT Auditor
Truist Financial
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Directed risk-based audits for customer-facing platforms, supporting digital transformation for 18,000+ clients and identifying 15% more control gaps.
- Implemented vendor risk scoring for 1,400 vendors, enhancing proactive risk management.
- Pioneered computer-assisted audit techniques, increasing testing efficiency by 40%.
Senior Associate, IT Audit
Grant Thornton
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Designed and executed ITGC testing strategies for COSO, COBIT, and PCI DSS frameworks, improving control efficiency by 20%.
- Led HIPAA and HITRUST audit engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance across healthcare clients.
- Mentored junior auditors on audit methodology and CAATs, reducing onboarding time by 25%.
Senior Consultant, IT Audit
UHY LLP
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted SOC readiness assessments and SOX ITGC audits, remediating 30+ control deficiencies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement ERP control enhancements in NetSuite and SAP.
- Delivered data analytics solutions using ACL and Tableau to drive process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Georgia
05.2001 -
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
IT Audit & Compliance
Data Analysis & CAATs Application
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
SOX 404 & SOC Reporting
ERP System Controls Evaluation
Stakeholder Engagement Expertise
Data Visualization And Reporting
Governance & Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Risk-Based Control Audits
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed CPA and CISA exams, within 18 months of starting a full-time assurance and advisory role.
- Keynote Speaker, An Introduction to SSAE, ISACA Atlanta Meeting.
Timeline
Cyber Risk & Compliance Manager
Cox Automotive Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Senior IT Auditor
Truist Financial
04.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Associate, IT Audit
Grant Thornton
10.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Consultant, IT Audit
UHY LLP
01.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Georgia
05.2001 -
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