Catherine Widmark Email & Phone Number

Mastic, Ny, Us

Uniondale, New York, United States

New Hyde Park, New York, United States

Pharmapacks, LLC, Brentwood, New Hyde Park, NYC, NY VP Internal Audit and SOX Compliance (November 2021-Present) ● Established best in class Internal Audit team for performance of Audit, SOX and select compliance activities with quarterly reporting to Audit Committee and Executive Management● Joined company to assist with remediation of multiple Material Weaknesses and preparation for IPO readiness● Presented quarterly rolling audit plan to Audit Committee… Show more Pharmapacks, LLC, Brentwood, New Hyde Park, NYC, NY VP Internal Audit and SOX Compliance (November 2021-Present) ● Established best in class Internal Audit team for performance of Audit, SOX and select compliance activities with quarterly reporting to Audit Committee and Executive Management● Joined company to assist with remediation of multiple Material Weaknesses and preparation for IPO readiness● Presented quarterly rolling audit plan to Audit Committee focusing on identifying and addressing high risk areas● Lead development of corporate policies and various governance protocols (i.e., Code of Conduct; Delegation of Authority, Travel and Entertainment, Whistleblower Hotline, etc.)● Lead development of various processes including, but not limited to cycle count program, trade spend budgets, invoice approval protocols, cash management protocols, change management protocols, etc. Show less

2100 Smithtown Ave. Ronkonkoma, Ny

New York And Seattle

• Provided consulting services and necessary support regarding internal control and risk exposure to business unit management.• Lead project manager of SOX compliance project and chairman of SOX 404 entity-wide Steering Committee. • Developed an entity-wide self-assessment program to test and validate the design and effectiveness of significant internal controls, managed resource requirements, and assisted with documentation and assessment of significant control activities… Show more • Provided consulting services and necessary support regarding internal control and risk exposure to business unit management.• Lead project manager of SOX compliance project and chairman of SOX 404 entity-wide Steering Committee. • Developed an entity-wide self-assessment program to test and validate the design and effectiveness of significant internal controls, managed resource requirements, and assisted with documentation and assessment of significant control activities. • Assisted with implementation of software tool and control repository to support compliance efforts. • Provided technical expertise for the development of an entity-wide Anti-Fraud Program as recommended in the PCAOB standards.• Liaison to external auditors. Assisted in preparation and obtaining information required during reviews.• Successfully performed due diligence activities for the purchase and sale of various legal entities and potential acquisitions.• Ensured compliance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (“FDICIA”) on a bank-wide basis; coordinated annual FDICIA review; prepared final report to the Board of Directors, Senior Management, OTS and the FDIC. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Coordinated and developed the Annual Audit Plan including all financial, information systems and compliance related audits.• Bank-wide liaison to OTS examiners during safety and soundness exams, as well as liaison to external auditors. Assisted in preparation and obtaining information required during exams and reviews.• Assumed responsibility for planning, implementing and supervising integrated audits for all units throughout the Bank involving IS, Financial, Operational or… Show more • Coordinated and developed the Annual Audit Plan including all financial, information systems and compliance related audits.• Bank-wide liaison to OTS examiners during safety and soundness exams, as well as liaison to external auditors. Assisted in preparation and obtaining information required during exams and reviews.• Assumed responsibility for planning, implementing and supervising integrated audits for all units throughout the Bank involving IS, Financial, Operational or Compliance related scopes. Prepared and reviewed audit reports presenting any irregularities or major exceptions to Senior Bank Management and the Audit Committee.• Prepared and monitored a general and administrative budget of $4 million; responsible for Capital Purchases.• Liaison with Human Resources regarding all personnel issues including but not limited to: developing employee job descriptions, salary grading of each position, level of potential bonus pool, and staff hiring and training.• Ensured that staff remained current in various areas such as PC Skills, Compliance Certification, and licensing. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Planned resource requirements, staff assignments, audit programs and audit strategy for assigned jobs.• Reviewed, edited, and approved workpapers for completeness, clarity, and accuracy. Prepared and submitted clear, concise, and conclusive audit reports. Identified and evaluated internal controls and potential weaknesses for adequacy.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: alpha beta gamma

Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing