Patrick Schneider Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Wisconsin, US

United States, US

US

• Responsible for leading engagement teams of two to four associates in conducting financial, operational, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and compliance audits
• Oversee and complete integrated audits for a variety of TCF business lines/functions such as Enterprise Stress Testing, Model Risk Management & Model Development, Treasury Services, External & Regulatory Reporting.
• Present audit findings to management for remediation and improvement of operational processes
• Supporting executive management and TCF business lines by performing consulting engagements and special investigations
• Sat on the TCF Audit Standards Committee to improve audit methodology and documentation
• Revising testing procedures, documentation templates, and report templates for integrated audits to implement improved testing methodologies, address updated guidance, and ensure clear linkage between procedures.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Conducted annual financial and fraud risk assessments for the Company to assist in testing of SOX compliance and focus control test plans based on results
• Performed internal control testing over all testing areas of the Company, specifically in the areas of: Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, Tax, Inventory, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Treasury &.
• Demonstrated versatility by coordinating SOX compliance testing efforts among Internal Audit department and external auditors; network access analysis; inventory observations; employee benefit plan testing; audit of.
• Acted as the key liaison between external Information Technology auditors and the Internal Audit department

United States, US

• Oversee and complete audit engagements for a variety of industries such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Not for Profit, Insurance and Employee Benefits
• Training employees throughout the audit while ensuring entire engagement is completed timely
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements prepared by staff assisting on the engagements
• Presenting financial statements and letters to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors
• Assisted clients throughout the year with questions and issues that arise
• Assisted in the sales presentation to potential clients of the firm

United States, US

• Perform audit procedures and other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements
• Perform all phases of the audit engagement from planning to preparation of financial statements and audit report
• Developed and maintained relationships with clients and other team members
• Familiarized and adhered to the firm’s policies and procedures
• Attend industry updates and networking events