John Stachowiak Email & Phone Number

Harrisburg, Pa, Us

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

York, Pennsylvania

Glatfelter is a $1B publicly traded, global manufacturer of engineered materials for well-known consumer products.As Chief Audit Executive (CAE), led audit team in providing assurance, advisory, SOX and corporate governance services to 3 business units with 16 global locations. Transformed audit team’s mindset, strategy, and tactics to drive the department further up the maturity curve; received universally positive feedback from Audit Committee and senior management. Led experienced SAP auditors in performing readiness assessment for SAP S/4HANA HEC go-live at multiple locations; provided implementation team with guidance on meeting SOX requirements. Enhanced internal controls over financial accounting and reporting, IT, capital spending and other critical areas through leading audit teams on-site in China, Russia, Germany and North America. Collaborated with management and established greater training, coaching and oversight of control owners which resulted in significant reductions in SOX control deficiencies, particularly in IT arena. Expanded sphere of influence by volunteering for Cybersecurity, Disclosure, GDPR, UK Criminal Finances Act, and Enterprise Risk Management Committees and actively contributing to strategy development.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Audit, Risk & Compliance Consultant with experience in the manufacturing, health care and insurance industries. Delivers the technical knowledge, integrity and interpersonal skills to serve as trusted business advisor to CFOs, chief audit executives and Audit Committees. Builds large, highly-respected professional teams which deliver high-quality, reliable insights into the Company’s strategic, financial, operational, IT security and compliance risks and controls across a global business landscape. Applies high levels of professionalism and client service developed through seven years in a Big-4 accounting firm. Highly adept at hiring, coaching and developing people who are actively sought out for higher positions of leadership across the global organization. Other strengths include:• Building trust through integrity and results• Presenting insights in executive manner• Collaborating to resolve business issues• Building positive relationships• Developing strategies and work plans• Recruiting and developing talent• Identifying and mitigating risks• Setting high bar for professional excellenceIf you believe your internal audit function can deliver greater value to your organization and need an experienced audit professional to show you how, please contact me via LinkedIn for a consultation.

Hershey, Pa

Hershey is a $7B publicly traded, global consumer packaged goods company in the confectionary and snacking space.As CAE, supported the Audit Committee in executing good corporate governance over the company’s global internal control environment. Provided leadership and direction to a rapidly expanding staff of 28 financial and IT auditors. Managed an annual budget of $4M and completed 45 assurance and advisory projects annually across 20+ global locations. Built new audit teams in Shanghai and Manila and achieved a cost-effective rate of $78 per staff hour. Led IT and financial auditors in performing readiness assessments for SAP ERP systems and bolt-ons; provided implementation teams with recommendations on enhancing security, testing and cutover. Led preacquisiton reviews of controls at M&A targets and supported successful integration. Implemented new strategic plan and provided greater clarity on delivering on stakeholder needs. Completed 50+ ethics investigations and provided guidance to reduce the risk of further occurrences. Drove implementation of SAP GRC Process Controls which significantly expanded controls oversight.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia And Harrisburg, Pa

Held positions from Staff Auditor through Audit Manager at Coopers & Lybrand, now PricewaterhouseCoopers. Gained diverse client service experiences in the manufacturing, insurance and health care industries over seven years. Key clients included AT&T, Conrail, Sonic Instruments, Swan Technologies, ACCO Chain & Cable, AIG, American Reliance Insurance, Penn Mutual Insurance, PA National Insurance, Highmark Blue Shield and multiple health care institutions. Executed the Firm’s methodology for conducting audits in accordance with GAAP. Served in Business Investigative Services department on multiple forensic accounting projects. Project team member on break-up of AT&T, focused on the revenue stream. Served as Audit Manager on initial audit of start-up personal computer manufacturing company. Key member of team monitoring disbursements by distressed national retail chain. Resigned to pursue leadership opportunity with Fortune 500 Consumer Products Company.