Christopher Carrollton
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Dynamic IT Audit Manager with extensive supervisory experience at Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, streamlining audits for enhanced efficiency. Proven leader in IT SOX testing and developing comprehensive control frameworks using NIST and CIS. Fosters strong relationships with bank executives, promoting the IT audit function as a trusted business partner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Audit Manager/ Vice President
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Atlanta
03.2018 - Current
- Oversee IT audit operations within the Internal Audit Department.
- Work closely with the Chief Audit Officer (CAO) to develop the IT audit plan, schedule, and assign staff.
- Pivotal role in fostering valuable connections with banking executives.
- Carries out IT audits and leads team in achieving budget objectives.
- Actively participates in the Bank’s IT Governance Committees.
- Performs annual IT SOX testing to support the Bank’s SOX compliance.
- Conducted employee performance assessments, managed merit-based raises, and authorized leave requests.
- Collaborates with external audit firm to achieve IT goals for annual bank audit.
- Efficiently coordinate multiple initiatives with overlapping timelines.
- Emphasize collaboration and cooperation with audit customers.
- Committed to the Bank’s community outreach through volunteering.
- Refined IT audit methods to achieve higher efficiency.
- Consults with IT GRC to design a comprehensive IT control framework (NIST and CIS).
- Developed and executed the IT audit of the bank’s new Workday implementation.
- Supervises audits: Information Security, Windows OS, Project Management, Firewall, Database, Unix, Remote Access, Enterprise Architecture, IT Services, Virtualization, and Business Continuity.
- Assists the department with IT-related issues.
IT Auditor Lead/ Financial Supervisor
Carmichael, Brasher, Tuvell & Co.
Atlanta
07.2000 - 03.2018
- Managed small teams of auditors in both financial and technological evaluations.
- Delivered IT Audit findings to management based on completed work.
- Led team of KPMG Auditors during audit of Dept of Homeland Security.
- Led and performed IT Audits for US HUD, Department of State, and Homeland Security.
- Submitted numerous deliverables to clients in a timely manner.
- Directed a team of IT auditors for the initial SOC 1, type 2 engagement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
- Supervised group of three auditors conducting audit at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
- Directed comprehensive fraud investigation supporting the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- Audited to the specifications of recognized IT standards, such as NIST and COBIT.
- Performed vulnerability scans of IT networks for audit clients using the Tenable product.
- Normalized and uploaded data into IDEA software for statistical analysis.
- Conducted technical analysis of new financial system.
- Evaluated Ginnie Mae access controls.
- Presented at the Georgia Society of CPAs fraud conference.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Georgia State University
AtlantaBA - English, Political Science
Mercer University
MaconSkills
- Extensive supervisory experience in both IT and financial audits
- Streamlines IT audits for effectiveness and efficiency
- Fosters good working relationships with bank management in a highly visible role
- Successfully promotes the IT audit role as a trusted business partner
- Actively participates in the Bank’s governance committees
- Leads IT-related SOX testing, and works closely with external auditors
- Consults with the bank's ITGRC on the design of the controls framework using NIST and CIS
- Skills in SQL, Javascript, and data analysis
- Coordinates IT audit activities
- Completes, reviews, and issues audit and special reports in a timely manner
- Passionate leader with experience in hiring, training, and developing new staff
Early Employment
- Financial auditor, Smith & Howard PC, Atlanta, GA
- Financial auditor, Metcalf & Davis, Atlanta, GA
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Timeline
IT Audit Manager/ Vice President
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
03.2018 - Current
IT Auditor Lead/ Financial Supervisor
Carmichael, Brasher, Tuvell & Co.
07.2000 - 03.2018
BBA - Accounting
Georgia State University
BA - English, Political Science
Mercer University
Similar Profiles
PRIYANKA NATARAJAN, PMPPRIYANKA NATARAJAN, PMP
Senior Project Manager at Federal Home Loan Bank of AtlantaSenior Project Manager at Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Maelean A. GreenMaelean A. Green
VP Senior Manager, Human Resources at Federal Home Loan Bank of New YorkVP Senior Manager, Human Resources at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Teri TaylorTeri Taylor
Quality Control Analyst at Federal Home Loan Bank of ChicagoQuality Control Analyst at Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago