Technology Assurance - Audit, Manager with six years of experience in leading IT audits for SOX and SOC compliance engagements across diverse industries. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, evaluating IT general controls, and enhancing audit efficiency through innovative technology solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Assurance – Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
08.2020 - Current
Lead concurrent IT audits for SOX and SOC engagements for 5–6 public and private clients across the technology, energy, manufacturing, automotive, and financial services industries.
Managed cross-functional teams of associates, senior associates, and offshore professionals, overseeing planning, execution, quality review, budgets, and client delivery to ensure successful project outcomes.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (logical access, change management, IT operations, and program development) supporting financial reporting.
Assess automated application controls, interface controls, and system-generated reports to support reliance on key financial business processes.
Performed technology risk assessments and identified control deficiencies, collaborating with client management to develop effective remediation strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison between client executives, finance leadership, internal audit, and external audit teams throughout engagements.
Reviewed audit documentation to ensure compliance with KPMG methodology and professional standards, enhancing overall audit quality.
Participated in KPMG's AI initiative by developing prompts aligned with ITGC methodology to improve audit efficiency.
Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
01.2019 - 05.2019
Supported three financial accounting courses with over 90 students by grading exams and maintaining accurate grade entries in Canvas to ensure timely feedback.
Conducted office hours to provide individualized support and tutoring, addressing student questions and reinforcing understanding of course material.
Assisted professors in preparing course materials and managing classroom activities.
Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding academic inquiries.
Supported students in understanding course content through tutoring sessions.
Accounting Intern
Troy K. Vigil, CPA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted in contacting potential clients as well as helping them schedule appointments with bookkeepers and tax preparers in the office
Created payroll checks, invoices, and transactions in QuickBooks, utilizing both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online for financial management
Entered client receipts into Excel and QuickBooks for bookkeeping tracking and reconciled accounts monthly to ensure accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
05.2020
Skills
SOX Compliance
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
IT General Controls (ITGC)
Technology Risk
Application Controls
Financial reporting controls
Audit of ERPs (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc)
ERP auditing
SOC 1 & 2 Reports
Project Management
Team Leadership
Technology Automation
Time management
Client relationship management
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Credential ID 252762730
Timeline
Technology Assurance – Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
08.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
01.2019 - 05.2019
Accounting Intern
Troy K. Vigil, CPA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
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