Joseph Sorensen
Senior Internal Auditor
Davenport
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial analysis, internal audit, and risk management, supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. Proven ability to forecast revenue, manage expenses, and evaluate investments, while ensuring SOX compliance and strong financial controls. Skilled in business case development, executive reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, driving efficiency and profitability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
HNI Corporation
09.2023 - Current
- Led and managed the IT Audit function, taking full responsibility for planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits across five operating companies to ensure compliance with SOX and corporate governance requirements.
- Spearheaded the IT audit integration of a newly acquired company, ensuring they understood audit requirements, established necessary controls, and that all systems were operating effectively within compliance standards.
- Identified process inefficiencies and control gaps, providing actionable recommendations that improved audit efficiency and reduced compliance risks.
Internal Auditor
HNI Corporation
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Led the quarterly Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, collaborating with executive leadership from all Operating Companies to identify key enterprise risks and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Prepared and delivered audit findings to senior management, providing insights that supported process improvements and compliance initiatives.
Financial Analyst
HNI Corporation
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Led monthly expense forecasting for a manufacturing plant, analyzing cost trends and preparing financial reports presented to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making and cost management strategies.
- Owned the weekly revenue forecasting process, compiling the Revenue Funnel to provide leadership with real-time insights into sales trends, enabling strategic decision-making and proactive financial planning.
- Collaborated cross-functionally on the Bid team, strategically pricing bids to align with organizational goals and ensure financial feasibility, resulting in accurate and competitive bids that supported company growth and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Marketing
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Business
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA 05.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder Communication & Influence
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Strategic Decision-Making Support
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
HNI Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Internal Auditor
HNI Corporation
09.2021 - 09.2023
Financial Analyst
HNI Corporation
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Marketing
St. Ambrose University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Business
Scott Community College
05.2001 -
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