Internal Audit Executive | 20+ Years of Leadership | $200M+ in Fraud Losses Prevented
San Diego, CA
Accounting, Data Analytics, Internal Audit
9/30/2026
Profile
Senior Internal Audit and Data Analytics leader with 20+ years of progressive experience building and directing audit functions across technology, financial services, and consulting sectors. Proven ability to present findings directly to Boards and Audit Committees, drive enterprise-wide risk frameworks, and leverage advanced data analytics to deliver measurable results. Deep expertise in fraud detection, SOX compliance, regulatory compliance, and financial controls — with a forward-focused command of AI-enabled auditing, GRC platforms, and the IIA’s 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). Track record of preventing over $200M in fraud losses and creating audit programs that achieve measurable, bottom-line impact.
Career Highlight 1: Worked on my most high profile case to date in identifying and preventing over $1.8B in fraudulent tax filings, the single largest year-over-year fraud loss prevention achievement in the company’s history.
Career Highlight 2: Prevented or recovered over $200M in fraud losses and errors through data analytics, automated monitoring programs, investigative activities, and continuous auditing methodologies.
Career Highlight 3: Designed and deployed an effective enterprise Fraud Prevention Program using advanced data analytics methodology, achieving statistically verified “World Class” results and reducing fraud losses by over 99%, saving the company $40M+ annually.
Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I bring over two and a half decades of strategic and operational leadership with thorough knowledge and experience with global auditing, risk management, finance & accounting, fraud prevention, and data analytics. My experience with AI, cutting edge tools and technologies as well as a deep understanding of business processes in a rapidly changing climate make me an invaluable asset to lead change for your organization.
Strengths: • Audit Strategy & Governance • Enterprise Risk Management Audit Planning • Fraud Investigations & Prevention • Data Analytics • Team training and development • Regulatory Compliance • Process improvement • Audit Committee & Board Reporting • Mentoring
Hobbies & Personal Interests: Running, Independent film production, Non-Profit work, and board games
Credentials: CPA, CFE
Industry Experience: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Banking, Business Services, Construction/Engineering, Defense, Education, Emerging Growth Companies, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality / Hotels & Re, Insurance, Life Sciences and Biotech, Manufacturing, Media, Non-Profit, Public Accounting, R&D, Retail, Software, Technology, Telecom
Company Fit: I have worldwide experience with companies of all sizes from sole practitioner small businesses to large corporate businesses with 100,000+ employees.
Management Experience: I have almost 30 years of management experience directly leading teams anywhere from 2 to 100 people in size.
Software Experience: Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, Workday, Auditboard, Teammate, ServiceNow
Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote
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