Internal Audit Executive with a CPA and CGMA in the state of NY with industry expertise in Utilities, Pharmaceutical and Finance. Provide strategic risk and control insight to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership. Transformational Executive with a proven ability to drive business value, serve as a trusted advisor, provide quality assurance, and identify process improvement opportunities.• Demonstrated leadership to redefine Internal Audit value proposition, design and execute strategy to build, brand and turn around Internal Audit departments to focus on the performance of high risk strategic, operational, finance & compliance driven audit and consulting activities.• Led departments to focus on root cause of issues and develop practical business solutions evaluating risk versus benefit that drive business efficiency and value by bringing multiple stakeholder groups to the table to negotiate effective solutions. Experience managing vendors and leading the transition from fully outsourced IA department to a co-sourced Internal Audit model. Has led the IA department to efficiencies, cost-savings, and improved controls in diverse operations and industries. • Unquestionable ethics and ability to deliver a "tough message" to all levels of management during times of extreme pressure, reaching consensus and obtaining results which benefit the organization• Functional Expertise in Operational/ Strategic/Compliance/Legal/Finance/Regulatory Auditing, FCPA Compliance, enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance, Integrated Internal Control Frameworks, Sarbanes-Oxley, Data Analytics and Fraud.