Brian Ferrara, Cia, Cisa Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

As the Internal Audit Director at CNM LLP, I assume the responsibility of developing and implementing comprehensive annual audit plans for clients across diverse industries. By closely aligning these plans with the clients' organizational goals, risk assessment results, and regulatory requirements, I ensure the delivery of tailored, high-value solutions that drive continuous improvement and enhance overall governance and risk management practices.I lead a dynamic team of over 15 professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. My leadership approach revolves around empowering team members to leverage their strengths and expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. By instilling a strong sense of purpose and ownership, we collectively strive to exceed client expectations and achieve remarkable results.In my role, I preside over and manage multiple client budgets, ranging from $400K to $2M. I approach budget management with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on cost optimization without compromising on the quality and impact of our services. Through effective resource allocation and budgetary planning, we ensure that clients receive the best value for their investment in our services.Select Achievements:• Successfully developed, implemented, and tested internal controls for a $30B acquisition, ensuring support for transaction risk and meeting external auditor requirements and Board expectations.• Led a team to identify and resolve user role conflicts within the ERP system of a manufacturing client, utilizing 3rd party software to achieve remediation of a material weakness over logical access controls.• Established and led the internal audit department for a tech-enabled consumer products company, assisting them in achieving compliance with SOX and meeting Internal Audit requirements.

Greater New York City Area

At EisnerAmper LLP, I had the privilege of serving as the Director of Process, Risk & Technology Solutions, where I offered strategic guidance to clients spanning diverse industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Consumer Products. My role revolved around leveraging technology enablement, process efficiencies, internal controls, and digital transformation to align with organizational objectives, risk assessment outcomes, and regulatory standards.My exceptional performance and dedication to delivering value to clients were recognized with a well-deserved promotion to the position of Director. In this capacity, I was entrusted with providing strategic direction to clients and empowering them to enhance their business processes and risk management practices through the effective use of technology and transformative solutions.As a director, I successfully managed and motivated multiple teams ranging from 2 to 15 individuals. I believed in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowered team members to excel in their respective roles. By cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, we consistently delivered top-notch services that exceeded client expectations. In my capacity as Director, I oversaw multiple client budgets, ranging from $300K to $2.5M.Select Achievements:• Managed a diverse portfolio of 15 clients and successfully executed planning, risk assessment, control testing, project management, risk oversight, and engagement satisfaction.• Spearheaded the implementation of Workiva system for the entire portfolio, achieving remarkable results, including 35%-time savings, streamlined automation of manual tasks, and improved reporting capabilities.• Presented complex and sensitive IT and business process control issues to senior management, collaborating with them to develop robust risk mitigation strategies and enhance internal controls.

New Jersey, United States

As a Senior Manager in the Process, Risk & Technology Solutions group at EisnerAmper LLP, I was instrumental in driving process improvements and risk management strategies for a diverse range of clients. My journey at the firm began in 2014 when I joined as a Manager, leading Business Process and IT SOX teams for non-financial services clients and building SOX compliance programs for pre-IPO and newer companies.During my initial role as a Manager, I was entrusted with overseeing Business Process and IT SOX teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. I worked closely with clients to implement robust SOX compliance programs, enabling them to meet regulatory obligations efficiently and with confidence.In recognition of my exceptional performance and dedication, I was promoted to the position of Senior Manager in 2017. As a Senior Manager, my responsibilities expanded to assessing the overall effectiveness of client internal control environments. I actively identified opportunities for improvement, addressed gaps, and mitigated control deficiencies. By implementing best practices, I consistently enhanced the operational efficiency and risk management capabilities of our clients.Select Achievements:• Operated as Head of Internal Audit Department for a $6B pharmaceutical company leading the SOX program and conducting 4 operational/technology internal audits per year. • Eliminated redundant technology and processing through a directed technology risk assessment and optimization effort, achieving a reduction in non-key applications, resulting in annual savings of $300k.• Addressed internal control failure over revenue recognition using RPA technology by implementing automated controls testing, streamlining process, saving time, and ensuring accurate and thorough control testing.

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