Donovan Hawse
Deptford
Summary
Transformational finance and risk advisory leader with extensive experience in SOX program management across global environments. Proven expertise in risk assessment, control design, and driving operational efficiencies that yield significant cost savings. Skilled in leveraging data analytics to support strategic decision-making and enhance audit effectiveness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor/CEO & Co-founder
AccipraSolutions
09.2025 - Current
- Transformed business operations into scalable performance engines by integrating global talent, enabling clients to manage risk and accelerate execution.
- Provided risk and business process consulting to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Senior Director, Internal Audit
Cencora
Chesterbrook
09.2019 - 01.2026
- Directed the global audit team in conducting engagements across over 50 countries covering financial, IT, operations, and compliance areas.
- Oversaw enterprise-wide SOX testing for Cencora, establishing disciplined testing methodologies and quality assurance standards that enabled external auditors to place high reliance on management’s testing, reducing audit friction and strengthening overall control maturity.
- Executed annual risk assessment process, identifying key risks to inform audit priorities.
- Developed strategic vision and implementation strategy for Internal Audit’s Data Analytics solutions, enhancing continuous auditing capabilities.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports and strategic updates to Audit and Corporate Responsibility Committee and senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Formerly AmerisourceBergen
Vice President (VP), Finance, Cencora Business Services, (CBS)
Cencora
Chesterbrook
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Served as Global Finance Leader, overseeing all financial aspects while building global business services program across five capability centers supporting 1,500 employees.
- Developed and executed a long-range financial plan, identifying over $200M in sustainable cost savings opportunities.
- Directed global financial operations, establishing three capability centers and enhancing service delivery for a workforce of 1,500+ employees.
- Provided strategic financial leadership to drive operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- Delivered strategic financial leadership, enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, and facilitating enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- Formerly AmerisourceBergen
Senior Audit Manager and Director, Audit and Analytics
Cencora
Chesterbrook
10.2010 - 09.2019
- Transformed analytics maturity by upskilling audit staff, resulting in data analytics proficiency growth from one specialized team member to over 35% of the group.
- Implemented continuous auditing and advanced analytics, expanding audit coverage and reducing cycle time for faster, more impactful insights for management.
- Formerly AmerisourceBergen
Engagement Manager, Global Risk Advisory
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Philadelphia
07.2003 - 02.2008
- Managed large and small teams of auditors on global engagements in the industrial products, financial services, consumer products, and health care industries.
- Led audit team performing Sarbanes Oxley Readiness work for multinational corporations with diverse business processes and complex ERP systems.
- Served as Global Audit Director with full accountability for the design, implementation, and governance of the SOX program for a Fortune 500 chemical company, including risk scoping, control framework architecture, executive reporting, and coordination with management, external auditors, and the Audit Committee.
- Formulated and executed risk assessment and improvement projects for financial, information technology, and business process controls.
- Performed complex calculations, interpreting plan documents, ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., ERISA, IRS, and DOL rules), and providing support to plan sponsors and participants.
Education
Master of Science (MS) Certificate - Accounting and ERP Systems
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MIBachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Richard Stockton University
Galloway, NJSkills
- Strategic risk advisory
- Enterprise risk management
- Financial methodologies
- SOX leadership and governance
- SOX transformation and optimization
- ITGCs and ERP controls
- Data analytics
- Business process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal audit and assurance
- ERP implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Member, Conference Committee, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), NJSCPA Education Foundation
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), The Institute of Internal Auditors
- Global CXO Program, Finance and Leadership, Wharton Executive Education
- Business Intelligence, MBA Certificate Program, Saint Joseph’s University
- Business Analytics to Insights Program, Wharton
Timeline
Independent Contractor/CEO & Co-founder
AccipraSolutions
09.2025 - Current
Vice President (VP), Finance, Cencora Business Services, (CBS)
Cencora
09.2023 - 07.2025
Senior Director, Internal Audit
Cencora
09.2019 - 01.2026
Senior Audit Manager and Director, Audit and Analytics
Cencora
10.2010 - 09.2019
Engagement Manager, Global Risk Advisory
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
07.2003 - 02.2008
Master of Science (MS) Certificate - Accounting and ERP Systems
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Richard Stockton University