Vincent Moss
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly collaborative and results-driven professional with a passion for driving meaningful organizational impact and strengthening community engagement. Adept at identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets. Demonstrates extensive experience in internal auditing, conducting risk assessments, and evaluating key reports to promote effective controls. Deep understanding of auditing standards and compliance frameworks, contributing to organizational success in dynamic and evolving environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Realty Income
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Performed control testing for the effectiveness of the business process controls, which included collaborating with control owners to walk through processes annually, as well as preparing document requests using AuditBoard to obtain documentation
- Annually, tested approximately 55 controls across 12 processes, and reviewed 37 controls completed by junior staff
- Created workstream projects for document requests, control certifications, and SOC report reviews
- Performed key report testing of reports for completeness and accuracy, used in the execution of business process controls
- Performed ITGC reviews with a primary focus on logical access controls and change management
- Project manager for controls outsourced to offshore resources, and coordinate ITGCs and ITACs with external auditors for reliance controls
- Performed SOC 1 reviews for all in-scope systems to ensure there were no exceptions, and worked with IT management if exceptions were identified
- Prepared and hosted team trainings to ensure staff understands department methodology for the SOX program
- Performed UAT testing for new systems, applications, or tools implemented within the Internal Audit Department
- Ensured that identified audit findings have been vetted with appropriate management, and that audit results are presented in a clear and concise manner
- Communicated the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and/or oral presentations to management
- Served as the Audit Lead for internal audits included in the annual audit plan
- Prepared desktop procedures as needed for business partners and the Internal Audit Department
- Maintained a continuous learning environment for individual growth and junior staff
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency
- Developed effective working relationships with all levels within the organization to facilitate communication between departments
Internal Controls Analyst
Cox Communications
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted risk assessments by documenting end-to-end processes, identifying control gaps, and assessing associated risks.
- Administered Control Certification Projects via AuditBoard, formalizing standards and communications to create efficiency in certifying controls with business partners.
- Participated in special projects related to improving overall system security or implementing new systems and procedures.
- Reviewed change management for key systems, such as Blackline and Oracle, performed UAT for new applications, and assessed the risks associated with system changes.
- Documented test results, identified issues, developed solutions, drafted reports on findings, and recommended changes as necessary.
- Reviewed internal control procedures to identify and document process weaknesses and areas of non-compliance.
- Assisted external auditors in their review process by providing requested information or documents.
Senior Auditor II
State of Georgia Dept. of Audits and Accounts
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Served as auditor-in-charge for medium and large-sized engagements with teams of 2 to 4 junior staff
- Conducted walkthroughs for financial and ITGC testing for key systems, identifying potential risks, and recommending mitigation measures
- Reviewed SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, assessing third-party risks, and ensuring adequate audit coverage
- Communicated findings and recommendations to clients and the board, evaluating the risk impact, and ensuring proper documentation for audit conclusions
- Conducted ongoing research for issues or new GASB statements, assessing the risks of non-compliance, and implementing measures to mitigate those risks
- Communicated audit findings and recommendations to clients, ensuring a clear understanding and proper documentation
- Performed substantive procedures, including analytical techniques, to evaluate selected areas for review.
- Created outlines and standard communications for audits to increase efficiency and reduce audit engagements by 20% of budgeted hours
Staff Accountant II
Shepard-Harris & Associates
Birmingham, AL
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked as a hybrid team member assisting tax clients with tax returns (individual and corporate), compilations, and sales taxes.
- Completed assigned audits for governments, non-profits, and small corporations.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MSSkills
- Governance Risk & Compliance
- Project management
- Financial reporting
- Change management
- Process improvement
- ITGC reviews
- SOC report reviews
- Control testing
- Effective communication
- Continuous learning
- Auditing standards
- SOC Reviews
- Risk Assessment
- SOX Control Evaluation
- Risk Management
- Regulatory and Industry Awareness
- Analytical and Reporting
- Internal Audit
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Pursuing the CIA designation (June 2025)
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Realty Income
09.2022 - Current
Internal Controls Analyst
Cox Communications
04.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Auditor II
State of Georgia Dept. of Audits and Accounts
07.2015 - 04.2020
Staff Accountant II
Shepard-Harris & Associates
07.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Mississippi
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