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An experienced CPA and leader with 16 years of experience including Big four public accounting, financial services, non-profit, advisory consulting, internal audit management, IT operations and management expertise. Specialized focus on financial planning and analysis, profit and loss management, risk management, operational resiliency, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, change management, key control and process analysis, enterprise operations, finance, technology and cybersecurity.Finance | IT | OperationsInnovative and results oriented leader with vast experience in internal audit, finance, quality assurance, compliance, risk management and technology operations. Delivering strategic risk and compliance skills to implement continuous process improvement initiatives, lead and manage investigations resulting in issue identification, remediation and senior management reporting. Outstanding communicator, mentor and relationship builder who applies business acumen to implement continuous improvement initiatives and provide financial, technology and operational leadership. Regarded as a change agent and trusted advisor to executive team to deploy innovative solutions and execute business objectives in a highly dynamic environment.CORE COMPETENCIES- Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Management- Quality Assurance and Audit Methodology- CPA - Accounting and financial analysis- Regulatory compliance, assessments and remediation- Investigation management, issue identification, communication and remediation- Report writing and issuance to executive management and stakeholders- Staff oversight, management, training and mentoring- Process management and improvement- Continuous Monitoring- Corporate policy and procedures- Program and project management- Strategy and business operations- Third party governance and compliance- Technology operations- Cybersecurity- Ethics, data and information privacy- Change Management
Msa - The Safety Company
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It Solution Architect, FinanceMsa - The Safety Company May 2024 - Present -
Sr. Vp, Principal Business Process Management, Global Cybersecurity Chief Operating OfficeBny Mellon Jan 2022 - Dec 2023Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesA financial services organization with over 50,000 employees specializing in investment banking. Provide operational and strategic leadership to manage financial planning, operating budget, forecasting, procurement, resource management and resiliency. Facilitate strategic, program, internal audit, risk and compliance reporting for a division with highly confidential and sensitive information.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Managed the multi-million dollar financial operating plan within a 5% budget margin for the Cybersecurity Operations & Resiliency Division to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and to increase profitability.Provided best in class client service and product management for the procurement of >$50million cybersecurity software, hardware, and professional services contracts for the Cybersecurity Operations Division. Managed the enterprise third party governance and risk standards and process to ensure compliance. -
Global Program And Project Audit ManagerBny Mellon Jun 2019 - Jan 2022Greater Pittsburgh AreaManaged a global technology audit group providing consulting and assurance services for the Corporation’s major initiatives, programs and projects. Drove organizational improvement through oversight of enterprise-wide program delivery and alignment with long-term strategic goals. Interacted with and issued reports to senior and executive management providing valuable feedback regarding risk mitigation, identified issues and sustainable issue remediation.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:I was the audit methodology subject matter expert and implemented internal audit's methodology and workpaper system for this audit group to ensure compliance. I created and delivered audit methodology training and was asked to lead and mentor our team's staff and managers ensuring accurate understanding, implementation, use and execution. -
Project Leader, Internal Audit Quality Assurance GroupBny Mellon Sep 2017 - Jan 2022Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPlanned and supervised internal audit workpaper reviews to ensure compliance with policies, methodologies, and standards. Effectively managing three audit team members. Identified meaningful issues through thoughtful analysis and using appropriate judgement with regard to issue priority and communication. Interacted with clients and Audit management, both in person and in writing, to provide valuable feedback and validate sustainable resolution of issues on a timely basis. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Became a trusted advisor as an audit methodology, compliance and risk subject matter expert. Viewed as a change agent as I implemented a new quality assessment process and reporting for the division creating a partnership between the internal audit teams and professional practices while improving compliance and driving industry best audit practices. Was called upon to provide guidance to audit teams and mentor new auditors. -
Information Technology Department – Program Manager, Chief Administrative OfficeBny Mellon Jan 2011 - Jan 2013Greater Pittsburgh AreaManagement of the financial, operations, and programs for the Company’s IT Department that provides global technology services to the Company’s end-users. Specific responsibilities included: - Overseeing the Department’s financial operating and capital budgets. - Developing the Department’s project management and metrics reporting function for senior management purposes. - Implementing processes for compliance, risk mitigation, operational efficiency and regulatory requirements. - Developing communications for the Department to senior management and company-wide to all employees. -
Internal Audit Enterprise Functions Project LeaderBny Mellon Sep 2007 - Jan 2011Greater Pittsburgh AreaInternal audit work performed for the company’s enterprise functions sector with extensive exposure to the merger integration process between Bank of New York and Mellon Financial. Specific responsibilities included: - Monitoring Sarbanes Oxley compliance and control testing, understanding and analyzing client’s key business processes and controls, and reviewing and analyzing entity level controls. - Analyzing client’s financial statements for significant fluctuations, accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. - Contributing to the audit and process of filing annual 10-K’s and quarterly 10-Q’s with the SEC. - Guiding and supervising entry level staff in various areas of an audit engagement. - Demonstrating extensive oral and written communication, and client service experience throughout the audit engagement.ACCOMPLISHMENT:I joined the company as a Senior Auditor and was quickly promoted toa Vice President and Project Leader as a result of my successful audits of the newly merged (BoNY and Mellon) company. Gained a solid understanding of the enterprise due to my coverage of Finance, Human Resources, Legal, General Services and Real Estate, Risk and Compliance. -
Public Accounting And Consulting Services – Senior ConsultantGleason & Associates, P.C. Jan 2006 - Jan 2007Greater Pittsburgh AreaTeam member providing accounting and consulting services, consisting of business valuation, litigation support, and forensic accounting to public, private and not-for-profit companies in various industries. Specific responsibilities included: - Developing lost profit analysis, implementing financial models and conducting comparative and pro forma financial analyses. - Reconstructing financial statements and/or records using forensic accounting techniques. - Determining the value of a business or part of a business for the client’s purposes. - Interpreting and explaining the underlying financial aspects of an engagement to effectively inform and advise the client. -
Advisory And Assurance Services – Senior AuditorDeloitte 2004 - 2006Greater Pittsburgh Area- Sarbanes Oxley Compliance and control testing, understanding and analyzing client’s key business processes and controls as well as reviewing and analyzing entity level controls- Analyze client’s financial statements for significant fluctuations, accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP - Analyze significant management/client estimates of assets, expenses and liabilities recorded within their financial statements - Experience and exposure to the audit and client process of filing annual 10-K’s and quarterly 10-Q’s with the SEC - Exposure to purchase accounting due to client acquisitions - Guiding and supervising entry level staff in various areas of an audit engagement - Extensive oral and written communication skills utilized in completing and documenting audit work - Extensive client service experience, strong ability to communicate and develop client relationshipsACCOMPLISHMENTS:I was the first auditor in my starting class to complete my CPA license and was selected to work on the largest client in the Pittsburgh office which was within the Financial Services Industry. Due to my proven track record, I was offered the opportunity temporarily relocate and work on a large client restatement in the financial services industry in Washington D.C. metro area.I gained exposure to various industries working on clients in the healthcare, not for profit, higher education, manufacturing and financial services industries. -
Intern: Computer Security And Business Continuity Planning DepartmentUnited States Steel Corporation 2000 - 2002Greater Pittsburgh Area- Track progress of the department for United States Steel Corporation’s quality control system- Maintain computer security and performed mainframe and alternate platform requests for USS - Maintain Internet security and Internet user documentation - Further developed professional communication skills with supervisors and peersACCOMPLISHMENT:I was one of 3 students from my university selected for consideration of this internship program. It consisted of successful completion of an exam regarding Computer Information Systems and interviewing with the recruiters.
Erin Houston Education Details
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Computer Infomation Systems
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Erin Houston works for Msa - The Safety Company
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Erin Houston's current role is Change Agent | Finance and Technology Excellence | Enterprise Architecture IT Solution Architect, MSA The Safety Company.
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Erin Houston attended Clarion University Of Pennsylvania, Clarion University Of Pennsylvania.
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Erin Houston's colleagues are Christopher Miller, Araks Karapetyan, Rakesh Nair, Iwan Jones, Hawna Qadr, Frank Urbaniak, Garret Miller.
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