Christopher Gannon, Cpa, Cfe Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Led the establishment of a comprehensive third-party risk management program, extending its reach across more than 20 countries. Employed robotic process automation to enhance efficiency and ensure consistent application of risk management measures. Leveraged cutting-edge AI tools to intelligently parse diverse business needs and optimize decision-making in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary global environment.

New York, Ny, Us

• Designed and implemented controls for SAP S/4 HANA implementation at a $130 billion retailer; advised on process enhancements, resulting in a highly automated and streamlined control environment. • Led team of seven to implement SOX program at a $19 billion manufacturer over its acquisition of a foreign competitor; leveraged existing systems and processes to create a harmonized set of risks and controls for the unified company. • Managed cross-functional local and international teams; used components of agile to more frequently deliver insight to and receive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

New York, Ny, Us

• Identified root cause of material weaknesses at a $3 billion waste disposal company; remediated processes and controls to achieve more effective and efficient workflows. • Led internal audit outsourcing and SOX § 404 compliance at a $4 billion grocery retailer and distributor.• Assisted with gap assessments of conflict minerals programs at multiple companies including a $42 billion manufacturer of consumer goods.

• Developed sustainable, automated data analytics package across procurement and financial reporting processes using ACL software interfaced to a global SAP instance. Visualized results in QlikView dashboards to enhance the team’s audit approach.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

• Led internal audits over areas including inventory management, price modeling, andcustomer segmentation.• Led SOX testing programs and assisted with designing internal controls and implementing the COSO 2013 framework.• Assisted with the implementation of corporate compliance programs for conflict mineralscompliance.• Utilized data analytics to extract business insights and reveal trends and relationships.

New York, Ny, Us

• Developed understanding of clients' industries: healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, etc.• Audited various processes: revenue, inventory, investments, treasury, etc.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Performed TA duties for Managerial Accounting course.• Developed and taught lesson plans based on course's curriculum.• Led discussion sections and assisted students with assigned work.• Graded for Advanced Financial Accounting Theory course.

• Analyzed operational processes and system controls for efficiency and effectiveness.• Designed and developed continuous auditing program using ACL software package.• Performed internal controls testing per Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.• Created audit reports to present findings to management.

• Merged and integrated pertinent aspects of planning, billing, and mail databases.• Assisted in development of internal controls; created relevant reports.• Automated month-end procedures, reducing turnaround time. • Discovered and rectified recurring billing discrepancies.

Ms Professional Accounting, Emphasis On Financial Reporting

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

History, Philosophy