Jett Burleson
Cypress,TX
Summary
Experienced Internal Audit Director with a strong focus on risk management and compliance. Expertise in risk assessment, SOX controls, financial reporting, operational audit, and compliance procedures. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and leading team through complex audit processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Internal Audit
Volato
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Created the internal audit and control department for a new public company.
- Achievements in my role prior to the organization ceasing operations due to financial constraints include:
- Communicate all results of internal audit activity to the Audit Committee and board quarterly, including SOX testing results and status, internal audit status, budgets, and audit risk evaluation.
- Designed and implemented the SOX control environment for the Volato organization, including two separate entities.
- Advised and consulted the IT department regarding ITGC, SOX remediation requirements, and efforts.
- Implemented global audit software (Workiva) to assist in the streamlining of testing, communication, and reporting of SOX testing throughout the year.
- Developed and tracked finance-level enterprise risk to ensure alignment with the organization's overall risk mitigation and operational strategies.
- Designed and implemented an implementation program to ensure that any new software implemented met SOX requirements, as well as other aviation regulatory requirements.
- Provided public company readiness guidance and consulting across the organization to establish controls and processes that would support public company requirements.
Director Internal Audit
UpHealth Inc
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Led the internal audit function.
- Transitioned from third-party firm audit activities to the internal audit and control department for a new public company.
- Communicated all results of internal audit activity to the Audit Committee and board quarterly, including SOX testing results and status, internal audit status, budgets, and audit risks evaluation.
- Designed and implemented the SOX control environment for all three business units of the organization.
- Designed IT controls and consulted on IT remediation efforts for ITGCs and ITACs.
- Implemented global audit software (AuditBoard) to assist in the streamlining of testing, communication, and reporting of SOX testing throughout the year.
- Developed and tracked finance-level enterprise risk to ensure alignment with the organization's overall risk mitigation and operational strategies.
- Designed and implemented an implementation program to ensure that any new software implemented met SOX requirements, as well as other healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Reduced consulting fees in the first year by 35%.
Global Internal Audit Manager
Exterran
Houston, Texas
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Directed the global internal audit function covering 28 countries.
- Achievements in the role included:
- Communicate all results of internal audit activity to the Audit Committee and board quarterly, including audit status, budgets, audit risk evaluation, and enterprise risk management results.
- Implemented a global risk assessment approach to plan audit activity through various avenues, including onsite visits to significant global locations, desktop reviews of smaller global locations, executive interviews, financial statement reviews, and participation in various projects and committees.
- Performed a review of all IT SOX control testing globally.
- Developed and implemented a Global Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program to identify and evaluate global risks for the organization and communicate with the board.
- Transitioned the internal audit function from a 100% controls focus to an even mix of control, audit, and process improvement focus.
- Implemented internal audit and controls software globally.
- Created an internal audit governance manual to establish criteria for various audit activities, including planning, coordinating, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
- The manual also includes required activities for audit software utilization.
- Developed an audit plan according to the risk profile for operations across 28 countries.
- Conducted SOX training, controls, and risk awareness for the HR organization.
- Developed an internal audit training methodology, which included a skills assessment exercise and targeted training based on the assessment results and department needs.
- Implemented UiPath and developed robotic process automation into audit activity.
- Additionally, as part of each audit performed, my team identified at least one process, sub-process, or activity, and developed robotic process automation to reduce the administrative burden for the process owners.
- Lead security and controls requirements, and testing, with global ERP system implementation.
Director and Enterprise Manager IT Governance and Compliance
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, Texas
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Created and led an IT Governance and Compliance department, and developed a public company readiness control environment throughout the IT organization.
- Benchmarked and revised the IT Operations Security Policies to align with ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and COSO standards.
- Defined and established a General Computer Control (GCC) SOX Framework for all in-scope systems.
- Documented a GCC standard defining the activities required to be SOX compliant.
- Developed a writer's guide detailing the procedure criteria for a GCC control.
- Developed a quarterly IT Risk Assessment program focused on people, processes, and technology.
- Performed SOX GCC assessments for all in-scope systems (application, database, server), and assisted in designing controls to address any gaps.
- Partnered with Internal and External Audit in creating a unified testing approach in which the testing information was shared across each entity to reduce the amount of audit requests.
- Led the IT organization in providing remediation guidance to address audit exceptions.
- Reduced the number of audit exceptions identified internally and externally from over 300 issues to 0 by the end of the second fiscal year.
- Coordinated and co-instructed 9 hours of SOX training, controls, and risk awareness for the IT organization.
- Areas of focus included: development, application administrators, infrastructure, project management, and general guidance for IT management.
- Developed a training methodology that included a skills assessment exercise and targeted training based on the assessment results and department needs.
- Developed an SSAE SOC 1 and 2 (Type 1 and 2) report review program to ensure third-party vendors meet Academy standards and requirements.
- Developed an ADA assessment program to ensure compliance with ADA standards for websites.
- Provided IT compliance and GCC updates to the Audit Committee quarterly.
- Developed IT organization KPIs and assessment criteria.
- Led the team responsible for change management and code deployment.
Interim Internal Audit Director
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, Texas
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed all planning activities for the audit department.
- Developed a risk assessment methodology based on COSO to assess risk areas and create a multi-year audit plan.
- Develop an annual audit plan based on risk assessment.
- I interviewed and collaborated with executive leadership and the Audit Committee regarding the risk-based audit plan and activities.
- Communicated the results of audit activities and findings to the Audit Committee quarterly.
- Supervised audit staff (senior auditors and staff auditors).
- Reviewed and signed off on audit fieldwork, reporting, and workpapers.
- Oversaw multiple types of audits, including operational, financial reporting, financial controls, compliance, consulting, and IT.
- Member of the senior management project team to develop a pre-IPO SOX controls testing plan.
- Supervised and performed multiple consulting engagements per request from senior management, including PO creation, merchandise returns, global sourcing, supply chain enhancement, pre-implementation process review, store design program, and vendor allowance program.
- Managed and reviewed all KPMG IT internal audits across all platforms
Internal Audit Sr. Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, Texas
10.2010 - 08.2014
- Supervised audit staff (senior auditors and staff auditors).
- Reviewed and signed off on audit fieldwork, reporting, and workpapers in accordance with IIA standards.
- Oversaw multiple types of audits, including operational, financial reporting, financial controls, compliance, consulting, and IT.
- Reviewed customs compliance and global sourcing activities as part of the C-TPAT and ISA programs.
- Tracked the action plan status and assisted in the preparation of the report for the audit committee.
- Developed a 3-year department training plan to achieve enhanced knowledge of retail areas, core audit skills, and effective soft skills.
- This resulted in an 80% promotion rate for audit staff.
- Implemented a standardized planning, scoping, workpaper, and reporting methodology for each type of engagement performed.
- Member of the senior management project team to develop a pre-IPO SOX controls testing plan
- Developed an audit database to store all audit engagements and related documentation.
- Supervised and performed multiple consulting engagements per request from senior management, including PO creation, merchandise returns, global sourcing, supply chain enhancement, pre-implementation process review, store design program, and vendor allowance program.
- Managed and reviewed all third-party IT audits.
- Developed and administered the annual risk assessment plan, interviews, surveys, and reporting.
- Coordinated internal and external audit work, and aligned the testing strategy to increase external reliance on internal audit fieldwork.
- Resulted in a 50% increase in reliance on internal audit work.
Senior Internal Auditor
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, Texas
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Performed multiple risk assessments in key areas, including IT, Stores, Distribution Centers, and Corporate.
- Assisted in the development of the three-year Corporate, Stores, and Distribution Centers audit plan.
- Responsible for reviewing staff auditor fieldwork, reporting, and work papers.
- Oversaw all aspects of audit projects, including the opening conference, work programs, reporting, and closing conferences with management.
- Responsible for the recruitment and development of staff auditors.
- Co-developed the 'Service Line' concept used in our Internal Audit department to showcase the multiple ways our department can be utilized.
- Participated in a number of steering committees, including new distribution center construction, eCommerce development, C-TPAT, and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) validation.
Financial Internal Auditor
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, Texas
06.2005 - 11.2008
- Performed multiple risk assessments in key areas, including IT, Stores, Distribution Centers, and Corporate.
- Responsible for reviewing staff auditor fieldwork, reporting, and work papers.
- Oversaw all aspects of audit projects, including the opening conference, work programs, reporting, and closing conferences with management.
- Participated in a number of steering committees, including new distribution center construction, eCommerce development, C-TPAT, and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) validation.
Sr. Staff Accountant
Hilton Americas
Houston, Texas
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Completed internal control questionnaires for each division of the hotel.
- Organized and conducted audits of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
- The Human Resource Department was audited quarterly, as defined by company policy.
- Supervised hotel bank cashiers.
- Coordinated month-end closing.
- Created a twenty-year capital improvement plan for the hotel.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly tax returns.
- Continued inventory control duties.
Inventory Control Supervisor
Hilton Americas
Houston, Texas
10.2003 - 06.2004
- Designed and implemented an inventory database used in the analysis of inventory levels, turnover ratios, and obsolete merchandise for all three hotel restaurants, four bars, room service, and banquets.
- Compiled and analyzed all inventory cost data for the hotel.
- Oversaw the allocation and processing of all food and beverage accounts payable.
- Advised the Directors of Purchasing and Food & Beverage on cost reduction measures.
- Coordinated all month-end physical inventories.
- Prepared and reported beverage tax monthly.
- Prepared and maintained month-end inventory journal entries.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business, Finance
Sam Houston State University
08.2003
Advanced Technical Certificate - Accounting
Lonestar College
Skills
- Internal auditing
- Risk management
- SOX compliance
- Audit software
- Control design
- Financial reporting
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- IT governance
- Enterprise risk
- Training & Development
- Networking
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Director Internal Audit
Volato
01.2024 - 09.2024
Director Internal Audit
UpHealth Inc
10.2022 - 11.2023
Global Internal Audit Manager
Exterran
04.2018 - 10.2022
Director and Enterprise Manager IT Governance and Compliance
Academy Sports + Outdoors
12.2014 - 01.2018
Interim Internal Audit Director
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2014 - 12.2014
Internal Audit Sr. Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
10.2010 - 08.2014
Senior Internal Auditor
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2008 - 10.2010
Financial Internal Auditor
Academy Sports + Outdoors
06.2005 - 11.2008
Sr. Staff Accountant
Hilton Americas
06.2004 - 05.2005
Inventory Control Supervisor
Hilton Americas
10.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business, Finance
Sam Houston State University
Advanced Technical Certificate - Accounting
Lonestar College
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