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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Training
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LEE L. HUANG

LEE L. HUANG

Houston,USA

Summary

Strategic and results-driven audit leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, and compliance. Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide audit functions, enhancing internal controls, and advising executive leadership and boards on strategic risks. Recognized for a collaborative leadership style, integrity, and the ability to align audit operations with organizational goals. Committed to promoting transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Internal Audit Supervisor

W&T Offshore, Inc.
Houston, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: NYSE Public Company with 550 million in Annual Revenue.
  • Assist in developing comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plans and programs to address the company's operational, financial, and compliance risks.

• Lead planning, scoping and execution of company-wide SOX 404 program including risk assessment, flowchart development, process walkthroughs and audit tests of key process controls including joint interest billing, revenue, reserve, treasury, tax,10K/Q financial reporting, acquisition, merger and divestitures.

• Manage reporting of SOX control deficiencies and remediation plans and assist in quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee.

• Provide guidance and support on audit methodology, audit work papers, development of recommendations, audit report writing, career development, and training opportunities.

• Collaborate with senior management, including the Chief Accounting Officer, to provide updates on audit progress, key findings, and recommended remediation plans for identified control deficiencies; coordinate with external auditors (Deloitte) to ensure alignment and PCAOB Compliance and avoid duplication of efforts.

• Manage the outsourced internal audit function, serving as the primary liaison to ensure clear communication, alignment with corporate objectives, and adherence to SOX and professional standards. Oversee audit execution, performance monitoring.

• Designed and managed the QAIP, conducting both internal and external quality assessments to ensure alignment with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

Senior Compliance Manager

Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Largest School District (SD) in Texas
  • Managed all aspects related to planning, execution, review, reporting and monitoring of assigned compliance or Consulting projects. Including:

- Led the planning, execution, review, and presentation of E&C or Consulting projects, providing the Board and its Audit Committee with a holistic view of performance and findings.

- Managed the relationship with the outsourced internal audit team, and oversaw audit execution to ensure timely and successful completion in alignment with company objectives and professional standards.

- Reviewed and approved audit reports produced by the outsourced internal audit team, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the established audit objectives and standards.

- Maintained collaborative relationships with departments and schools, advocating for industry best practices, ensuring the completion of Board-approved audit plans, and tracking the disposition of audit/compliance recommendations.

Head of Internal Audit

Applied Optoelectronics, Incorporation
Sugar Land, TX
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: NASDAQ Public Company with 200 million in Annual Revenue
  • Established and directed the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program, ensuring effective and timely implementation across the organization.
  • Led an international internal audit team, achieving SOX compliance within time and resource constraints.
  • Monitored and drove corrective actions to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring ongoing improvements in compliance and risk management.
  • Collaborated with business management, including risk, process, and control owners, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control system.
  • Oversaw SOX IT compliance testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Lead Financial Accounting & Internal Control Analyst

Arconic (Formerly Alcoa)
Spring, TX
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Standard & Poor's Small/Cap 600 Company with 800 Million in Annual Revenue
  • Planned and managed Financial Accounting monthly closing and financial reporting.
  • Coordinated external and internal audits, SOX reviews, customer audits and regulatory compliance.
  • Enhanced collection of accounts receivables.

Senior Internal Auditor

Baker Hughes, Incorporation
Houston, TX
04.2011 - 10.2012
  • Company Overview: Fortune 500 Oil and Gas service Company with $21 Billion in Annual Revenue
  • Planned, executed, and managed internal audit and assurance assignments to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including SOX, financial audits, trade compliance, and FCPA assessments.

Senior Internal Auditor

Medical Mutual of Ohio
Cleveland, OH
01.2008 - 03.2011
  • Company Overview: Fortune 1000 Regional Insurance Company with $2 Billion in Annual Revenue
  • Planned, executed, and managed internal audit and assurance assignments to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including operational, financial and compliance audits.

Auditor in Charge

Charles E. Harris & Associates
Cleveland, OH
03.2003 - 12.2007
  • Company Overview: Local Public Accounting Firm Partner with Big Four Accounting Firms (E&Y, PwC, D&T and KPMG) Specialized at Governmental Accounting and Federal, State and Local Audit/Assurance Services
  • Led an efficient audit team and planned and completed financial, operational, and various grant audit/compliance engagements including single audit.

Education

Master of Accountancy -

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
12-2002

B.S. Accounting -

South China Normal University
Guangzhou, China
06-1996

Skills

  • Audit management expertise
  • Risk assessment proficiency
  • SOX compliance knowledge
  • COSO internal controls
  • Data analysis tools
  • Financial reporting review
  • IIA GIAS conformance
  • PCAOB compliance
  • Project management

Affiliations

Learn, Experience, Innovate, Grow, Lead and Serve

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Certified Internal Control Auditor

Accomplishments

• Spearheaded the establishment and implementation of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), leading to successful completion of the IIA external assessment

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive SOX compliance program for a public company, ensuring full regulatory adherence

• Strengthened internal controls over $500K in donation revenues, enhancing accountability and transparency

• Identified and reported a $400K non-compliant revenue collection by a third-party vendor

• Optimized revenue recognition processes for service revenues totaling $230K, improving accuracy and efficiency

• Re-engineered accounting closing procedures, reducing the closing period by 2 days, enhancing operational efficiency

Training

University of Houston  CT Bauer College of Business Executive Education

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Internal Audit Supervisor

W&T Offshore, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Senior Compliance Manager

Houston Independent School District
07.2018 - 04.2024

Head of Internal Audit

Applied Optoelectronics, Incorporation
06.2015 - 03.2018

Lead Financial Accounting & Internal Control Analyst

Arconic (Formerly Alcoa)
07.2014 - 06.2015

Senior Internal Auditor

Baker Hughes, Incorporation
04.2011 - 10.2012

Senior Internal Auditor

Medical Mutual of Ohio
01.2008 - 03.2011

Auditor in Charge

Charles E. Harris & Associates
03.2003 - 12.2007

Master of Accountancy -

Cleveland State University

B.S. Accounting -

South China Normal University