William Shropshire
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced in financial auditing with over 10 years of expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Successfully led teams and enhanced control frameworks to ensure adherence to SOX regulations through strategic risk mitigation. Strong analytical mindset for identifying potential risks and developing appropriate solutions. Exceptional communication skills for engaging with stakeholders and conveying complex information concisely.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Control Analyst
VOYA FINANCIAL
03.2020 - Current
- Partnered with business clients to improve Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control environment based on new guidance established by regulators and external auditors
- Collaborated with business clients to implement new processes by identifying risks and designing effective controls to ensure risk mitigation and compliance
- Conducted walkthrough meetings with business clients of SOX/MAR business processes and assisted with making any needed changes to control descriptions and flow charts
- Mentored junior team members, offshore staff, and interns, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in their testing assignments
- Created test scripts based on information obtained within the walkthrough meetings and completed testing by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and verifying information.
SOX 404 & Internal Audit Manager
AMERIS BANK (Formerly FIDELITY BANK)
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised Staff and Senior Auditors, reviewing their work related to SOX 404 compliance to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Implemented best practices for audit procedures and SOX program management, leveraging prior experience and insights from external auditors’ PCAOB inspection reports.
- Assessed control design effectiveness in preventing or detecting financial reporting errors, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
- Documented and presented control deficiencies to the Director of Internal Audit and responsible management, offering actionable recommendations for resolution.
Financial Control Analyst
PRIMERICA, INC.
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed the Sarbanes-Oxley program, assisting management with annual risk assessments, documenting key processes and IT systems, and identifying relevant internal controls over financial reporting.
- Supported management in implementing new processes from revenue streams or regulatory changes by identifying potential risk points and establishing mitigating controls.
- Conducted walkthroughs to evaluate control design and performed testing to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
- Served as a liaison between management and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of key audit materials.
- Developed and delivered quarterly presentations for executive management and the audit committee, covering SOX program status, enterprise risk management updates, and emerging risks.
Senior Financial & Operational Auditor
MCKESSON CORPORATION
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Successfully planned and performed diverse, integrated, engagements including general business reviews, point-in-time assessments, government contracting, distribution center operations, and financial audits
- Ensured that audit issues and associated root causes were understood, well defined and presented to audit and client management
- Assisted in the development of formal written reports to communicate audit results to management
- Coached and developed junior team members in general auditing standards.
Audit Senior
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted audit procedures over balance sheet accounts related to acquisition/purchase accounting in accordance with ASC 805 and 350 including the review and testing of related prospective financial information
- Evaluated the design of client’s internal controls over financial reporting and performed procedures to evaluate their operating effectiveness
- Coached and managed junior staff to ensure they had the knowledge and information they needed to complete their task.
Audit Associate – Financial Services & Real Estate
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Executed audit procedures over financial statement accounts in support of financial statement audits related to mutual funds and REITS
- Reviewed an office REIT Regional division’s processes and controls to determine strengths and weaknesses that may be used in other region divisions.
Education
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) -
Belmont University, Jack Massey School of Business
12.2011
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - undefined
Morehouse College
12.2008
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Control Design & Testing
- SOX Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Control Remediation
Websites
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Active since January 2015
Timeline
Senior Financial Control Analyst
VOYA FINANCIAL
03.2020 - Current
SOX 404 & Internal Audit Manager
AMERIS BANK (Formerly FIDELITY BANK)
09.2018 - 03.2020
Financial Control Analyst
PRIMERICA, INC.
06.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Financial & Operational Auditor
MCKESSON CORPORATION
01.2015 - 05.2016
Audit Senior
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
04.2013 - 12.2014
Audit Associate – Financial Services & Real Estate
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP
01.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - undefined
Morehouse College
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Active since January 2015
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) -
Belmont University, Jack Massey School of Business
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