Steve Schmidbauer, Mba, Cia Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Lead all global internal audit activities including risk assessment and audit plan development, audit engagement planning and scoping, and reporting on the adequacy of internal controls and compliance activities to executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.Strategic Leadership: * Grew the function 150% (FTE and audit hours) to better align with business objectives, strategy, and risk profile, during a period of hyper growth (100% revenue growth and 80% employee growth)* Monitor and manage department strategic plan, with formal updates/revisions on a 2 – 3 year basis* Provide guidance and support the development of the internal audit team, including transitioning into the business depending on career objectives* Manage ongoing departmental continuous improvement initiatives* Transformed manual, informal legacy processes into a consistent audit approach and frameworkRisk Assessment & Audit Planning: * Develop departmental budget, resource plan, and audit plan based on an annual risk assessment that engages the executive leadership team and identifies top priorities and risks to be addressed in the audit plan* Evolved audit plan scope from financial controls and compliance to a risk-based approach, adding IT, enterprise compliance (ERM), operational audits, and advisory engagementsAudit Execution & Reporting: * Provide audit engagement quality assurance and oversight throughout all stages of the audit project plan, leading a team of internal auditors at varying levels of experience and geographies* Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports and other deliverables to executive management and the Audit CommitteeCollaboration: * Partner with the General Counsel on whistleblower and hotline claims investigation and resolution* Participate in key management committees such as the Disclosure Committee, Compliance (Risk Management) Committee, Finance Continuous Improvement Committee, and ESG Steering Committee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Led the financial compliance function and team within the Corporate Accounting and Controller organization for a global financial services technology firm. * Successfully transitioned the SOX compliance program from the internal audit function to Corporate Accounting, including the implementation of Workiva Wdesk software to enhance quality and efficiency of documentation and testing efforts, including the conversion of over 300 narratives and risk/control matrices containing over 900 controls. * Led the annual SOX compliance cycle leveraging peer reviewers, internal audit, and 3rd party resources, serving as a primary liaison with the external audit firm to ensure lines of communication and expedience in resolving potential audit issues.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Performed internal audit management throughout the entire audit lifecycle. Assisted the Vice President of Corporate Audit Services with various support including audit department management, audit planning and execution, thought leadership, and special projects/initiatives. * Participated in the annual risk assessment and annual audit plan, including the development of the department schedule and budget. * Coordinated with external auditors related to the annual external audit and SSAE16/SOC program management. * Developed the data analysis program, including continuous auditing initiatives. * Provided program management oversight of the SOX 404 compliance program; reduced internal audit testing hours by 50% due to efficiency and optimization efforts. * Administratively managed internal auditors ranging from Staff to Manager, which included coaching/mentoring, performance management, and mid-year/annual reviews.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Redeveloped the curriculum and taught the course: Topics in Information Security - IT Governance

Milwaukee, Us

Performed engagement management and thought leadership for a variety of Fortune 1000 companies in the areas of: internal audit, SOX 404 compliance, business process analysis, enterprise risk assessment, and data analysis. Participated as a subject matter expert on firmwide methodologies for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, risk assessment, Internal Audit Quality Assessment Reviews (QAR), and spreadsheet governance and controls.

Worked for a variety of clients providing risk consulting, internal auditing, and business process analysis.

Bba, Operations Management

Mba, Management