CHRIS LINDEMANN
Cincinnati
Summary
Experienced with internal controls and policy and process enhancements. Utilizes leadership and collaboration skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Coverage Director
U.S. Financial Technology
Bethesda, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Provides assurance and advisory support to key stakeholders, including identification of risk and control gaps and opportunities for process enhancements, through management and execution of various audits and projects.
- Leads annual and continuous risk assessment efforts used to develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based annual and multi-year audit plan.
- Manages and mentors internal audit staff and outsourced resources, including project budgeting, staffing, evaluation, and execution.
- Builds strong working relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders to drive efficiency and promote a positive attitude towards Internal Audit.
- Delivers written and verbal reporting to board, senior management, government regulators, and other key stakeholders regarding Internal Audit plan and initiative status.
- Oversees departmental issues management program including ongoing monitoring of management remediation efforts and execution of issue validation.
- Contributes to the design and implementation of the three-year internal audit strategic plan.
- Ensures close collaboration with second line functions including Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management through continuous engagement as the assigned liaison and key point of contact.
- Maintains the Internal Audit Policy Manual making continuous improvements ensuring Compliance with all relevant IIA standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Drove the implementation of the new company-wide enterprise governance, risk, and compliance system through design, build, testing, and policy and procedure creation.
Internal Audit Lead
U.S. Financial Technology
Bethesda, MD
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Thoroughly documented and provided reliable reporting to enforce clear and concise decisions to key stakeholders and senior management regarding audit outcomes and observations.
- Provided ongoing monitoring of issues to validate quality and sustainability of management’s remediation actions.
- Managed and mentored audit staff and promoted an environment to learn and grow essential audit skills.
- Provided assurance and advisory services to various internal stakeholders.
- Aligned key initiatives with other assurance providers to ensure comprehensive assurance coverage.
- Created audit engagement plans based on the risk and its impact on the organization identified through annual risk assessments with management.
- Developed robust process documentation through walkthroughs, identifying areas of risk (including fraud) for new or changed processes.
Senior Internal Auditor
Ohio National Financial Services
Cincinnati, OH
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed audit reviews, noting areas of improvement or areas that are not in compliance with internal policies, strategic objectives, or applicable laws and regulations.
- Completed regulatory and risk-based audits to achieve business objectives.
- Effectively communicated results of performed assurance and advisory audits to senior management.
- Spearheaded design and implementation efforts of new company-wide audit software, AuditBoard, and became the corporate subject matter expert thereafter.
Internal Auditor
Ohio National Financial Services
Cincinnati, OH
02.2016 - 12.2019
Compliance Supervisor
Ohio National Financial Services
Cincinnati, OH
07.2014 - 02.2016
Compliance Lead
Ohio National Financial Services
Cincinnati, OH
09.2012 - 07.2014
Education
MBA - Business Economics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2011
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Business Economics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2011
Skills
- Internal Control Management
- Continuous Process Refinement
- Audit Planning and Execution
- Experienced with IBM OpenPages
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Building Relationships
- Goal Oriented
Certifications
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Internal Auditor - CIA February 2019
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - CAMS November 2025
Timeline
Audit Coverage Director
U.S. Financial Technology
01.2024 - Current
Internal Audit Lead
U.S. Financial Technology
08.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
Ohio National Financial Services
12.2019 - 08.2021
Internal Auditor
Ohio National Financial Services
02.2016 - 12.2019
Compliance Supervisor
Ohio National Financial Services
07.2014 - 02.2016
Compliance Lead
Ohio National Financial Services
09.2012 - 07.2014
MBA - Business Economics
University of Cincinnati
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor's Degree - Business Economics
University of Cincinnati