José A. Rodríguez
Mesquite,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Internal Auditor with extensive experience at USAA and Citibank, specializing in regulatory compliance audits and risk assessment strategies. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiencies and conducting thorough internal controls testing. Skilled in root cause analysis and audit project management, driving impactful improvements across diverse financial environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor III
USAA
Texas, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Test financial and operational internal controls for effectiveness and sustainability
- Evaluated internal controls for compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations.
Internal Auditor III
Citibank, NA
Texas, Texas
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Tested financial and operational internal controls for effectiveness and sustainability
- Created and presented issue reports
- Reviewed and challenged management action plans
- Conducted audits for compliance with TILA, Regulation C, UDAAP and RESPA
- Conducted operational risk and control assessments for banking operations
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data
- Performed root cause analysis, issue creation and remediation
Senior Internal Auditor (Contractor)
Solving IT, Inc.
Illinois, Illinois
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted SOX audits for Denny’s Inc.
- Conducted Compliance audits for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IL
- Conducted Third-Party Oversight for Denny’s Inc.
- Conducted financial and operational audits for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IL and Denny’s Inc.
- Tested financial and operational internal controls for effectiveness and sustainability
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data
- Led internal audit projects to assess financial and operational controls.
- Developed risk assessment strategies for various business units.
- Evaluated compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Collaborated with management to improve operational processes and efficiencies.
Internal Auditor
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
Texas, Texas
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted COSO Risk Assessments on financial and operational controls
- Conducted Quality Assurance audits on operational controls
- Performed SOX control testing
- Tested financial and operational internal controls for effectiveness and sustainability
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data
- Worked with business unit management and stakeholders to identify and assess operational risks
- Performed root cause analysis, issue creation and remediation
- Conducted audits to assess compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Evaluated financial records for accuracy and integrity during audit processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify control weaknesses and risks.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for management review.
Auditor
Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Texas, Texas
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted compliance testing for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Tested financial internal controls for effectiveness and sustainability
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data
- Worked with stakeholders to identify and assess operational risks
- Performed root cause analysis, issue creation and remediation
- Conducted financial audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining audit findings and recommendations.
Auditor III
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida, Florida
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Led and conducted tax audits
- Assisted taxpayers with tax issues
- Managed several projects for the department
- Managed an audit team of five auditors
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data
- Performed root cause analysis, issue creation and remediation
- Conducted thorough audits of tax returns and financial documents.
- Reviewed compliance with state tax laws and regulations.
- Analyzed financial records to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
- Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Provided training on audit procedures to junior staff members.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Master of Science Degree - Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business
Florida Technical College
Orlando, FLOrlando, FL
Computer User Support Specialist Training Program -
ACI Learning
Irving, TXIrving, TX
Skills
- Archer
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IBM Blueworks Live
- CaseWare IDEA
- Workday
- AuditBoard
- SAP
- Internal controls testing
- Regulatory compliance audits
- Risk assessment strategies
- Financial analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Audit project management
- Internal controls
Professional Summary
United States Navy Veteran, Over eight years of audit experience, Over ten years of credit collections experience, Over five years of customer service experience, Board member, St. Richards Church, Inc., Orlando, FL, 01/01/15, 03/01/17, Red Cross volunteer, Managing logistics, 09/01/17, 07/01/19, Treasurer, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Dallas, TX, 01/01/20, 07/01/21, Board member, St. Barnabas Church, Garland, TX, 01/01/23, Present, Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Member of the Risk Management Association (RMA), http://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-rodriguez-mspm-msa-b3b899b8
Certification
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- US Navy Veteran
Timeline
Internal Auditor III
USAA
11.2024 - Current
Internal Auditor III
Citibank, NA
05.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Internal Auditor (Contractor)
Solving IT, Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
Internal Auditor
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021
Auditor
Novitas Solutions, Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2020
Auditor III
Florida Department of Revenue
02.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science Degree - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science Degree - Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business
Florida Technical College
Computer User Support Specialist Training Program -
ACI Learning