James Sheridan, CIA, CCSA
Trinity,TX
Summary
Dedicated auditing professional with a history of meeting organizational goals utilizing professional practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best meet client goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Feed Manager
Tractor Supply Company
04.2023 - Current
- Enhance livestock nutrition by implementing efficient feed management strategies.
- Oversee replenishment and freshness of feed and feed related products, such as milk supplements for livestock and domestic animals.
- Ensure an appropriate first in/first out inventory (FIFO) rotation system is in place for stocking and run a nightly pick list for refilling stock from back inventory.
- Responsible for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the backstock room, as well as the feed barn.
- Ensure inventory adjustments are made in a timely manner based on rotation and daily tracking of inventory, due to theft, damage, spoilage, or cashier error.
Lead Grocery Stocker
Brookshire Brothers, Ltd.
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Improved store organization by efficiently supervising stock crew and stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles. with minimum shrinkage.
- Streamlined product restocking processes for increased efficiency and reduced time spent on tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
- Responsible for training new staff, OSHA safety compliance, as well as, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Ensured store was properly faced and looked for the next day, as well as the proper order and cleanliness of the stock room for all departments.
- Responsible for tracking all backstock and out of stock in the inventory control system for appropriate ordering and maintaining of minimum backstock.
- Contributed to store''s overall sales goals by effectively merchandising products to attract customers'' attention.
Audit Manager
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Co-managed staff of 18 auditors in two office locations (Huntsville and Austin, TX) in the performance of compliance, records reliability, economy and efficiency, safeguarding of assets and minimization of inventory shrinkage, and information technology audit engagements.
- Coordinated with key agency customers in the development of the annual agency-wide risk assessment & audit plan, personnel schedules, and project budgets.
- Planned, assigned, and supervised the work of staff to ensure all work was completed efficiently and in conformance with professional auditing standards, such as GAAP and COSO.
- Ensured the collection, analysis, interpretation, documentation of sufficient and appropriate audit evidence through review and approval of audit programs, methodologies, results, and working papers.
- Collaborated with management and audit stakeholders to evaluate results of audit findings and management responses, as well as follow-up activities to ascertain if appropriate action was taken on reported audit findings.
- Ensured the results of audit work was communicated through the preparation of audit reports and the presentation of audit results at exit conferences with executive management.
- Conducted regular training sessions for audit staff, increasing their knowledge and skillset in the field.
Audit Supervisor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2005 - 02.2009
- Supervised risked based compliance, operational, change of management audit, and financial engagements for one of the world’s leading academic healthcare institutions
- Communicated candidly with key operational customers throughout audit engagements to define pertinent audit objectives, identified relevant risks and primary control activities and deficiencies, including information technology (IT) risks, and established practicable recommendations.
- Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate open communication during audits.
- Prepared and reviewed written working papers, audit reports, fraud investigation documentation and follow-up activities when pertinent.
- Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth and development.
- Administered working paper databases (Auto Audit prior to Teammate implementation).
- Coordinated Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Risk Assessment and Work Plan with Senior Operational and Academic Management, and completion of internal quality assurance reviews, as needed.
Internal Auditor V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.1998 - 07.2005
- Promoted four times in six years, performed complex and supervisory auditing work that involved examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations
- Audit engagements focused on program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness to ensure achievement of customer goals.
- Assessment of risks, including IT risks, and internal controls (within COSO integrated control framework).
- Preparation of audit programs, to include nature, timing, and extent of procedures.
- Performed detailed reviews of business processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
- Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Performed audit analyses and preparation of engagement working paper and report documentation.
- Supervised, counseled, trained, and conducted performance evaluations of staff auditors.
Grocery Manager
Brookshire Brothers, Ltd.
01.1996 - 06.1998
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion. Supervised up to two hundred employees in 17 departments.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Responsible for making weekly work schedules, preparing weekly payroll reports, overseeing store maintenance, minimizing store shrinkage, and implementation of store cash controls ($200,000 to $300,000 in revenues per week).
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA - Business Management) -
Sam Houston State University
Skills
- Time Management
- Performance Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance Monitoring
- Process Mapping
- Root Cause Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Employee Development
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – non-practicing
- Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) – non-practicing
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Certified
Professional Organization
Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Timeline
Feed Manager
Tractor Supply Company
04.2023 - Current
Lead Grocery Stocker
Brookshire Brothers, Ltd.
03.2022 - 07.2022
Audit Manager
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2009 - 02.2012
Audit Supervisor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2005 - 02.2009
Internal Auditor V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.1998 - 07.2005
Grocery Manager
Brookshire Brothers, Ltd.
01.1996 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA - Business Management) -
Sam Houston State University