Chase Hughes
Buffalo,NY
Summary
An attentive and focused IT consulting and audit supervisor with six years of professional experience and four years of leading engagement teams in the information security and compliance field, seeking a risk analyst role with opportunities to improve internal control structure, promote cost savings, and monitor control performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Risk Advisory Services
Freed Maxick, CPAs
09.2019 - Current
- Audit Leadership: Lead planning, execution, and reporting efforts for SSAE 18 System Organization 1 and 2 audits, demonstrating strong capabilities in communicating with clients and supervising staff
- Risk and Compliance Advisory: Serve as a key IT security consultant for a large health insurance provider, establishing efficient data security processes and compliance to applicable frameworks
- Operational Excellence: Consulted on business process improvement and documentation projects for global food and beverage manufacturers, highlighting abilities in identifying operational efficiencies and overseeing complex projects
- Versatile Team Player: Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of engagements across varied service lines and industries, including PCI and HIPAA compliance, IT controls testing on integrated financial statement audits, and risk assessments for school districts
- Leadership and Team Collaboration: Selected to participate in the firm-sponsored 2023 Breakthrough Leaders Institute program; act as the Internal Communications Lead for the Firm EARN Initiative; led efforts in updating and performing New Hire Onboarding and Training
- Promoted to Senior Consultant in 2021 and to Supervisor in 2022.
Department of Justice / Audit Intern
Tronconi, Segarra & Associates
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Executed and reviewed Chapter 7, 11, & 13 individual bankruptcy debtor audits
- Documented a comprehensive debtor audit training program and led the onboarding of new interns
- Completed various agreed-upon procedures including inventory counts and potential fraud investigation
- Ensured timely completion of delegated tasks through WorkStream software
- Confirmed consistency throughout work papers by completing Procedure Checklists for each engagement.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Accounting -
Canisius University
05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Accounting Information Systems -
Canisius University
05.2019
Transferable coursework for Canisius University -
Genesee Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Analytical with an emphasis on precision and in-depth analysis
- Provides clear, factual direction and delegates tasks effectively
- Sets and upholds high performance standards
- Manages time proficiently with foresight for contingencies
- Emphasizes logical solutions and process improvements
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively when appropriate
- Passionate trainer and mentor
- Proficient in COSO 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, applicable accounting standards
- Establishing control frameworks and exposure to continuous monitoring
- Exposure to SAP SE, SAP4HANA, SAP Predictive Analytics, Tableau
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Websites
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, New York State Education Department, 05/2022
Timeline
Supervisor, Risk Advisory Services
Freed Maxick, CPAs
09.2019 - Current
Department of Justice / Audit Intern
Tronconi, Segarra & Associates
10.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Business Administration in Accounting -
Canisius University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Accounting Information Systems -
Canisius University
Transferable coursework for Canisius University -
Genesee Community College
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