Butterfly Network, Inc.

Joined this medical device / SAAS platform healthcare industry disruptor to stand up an Internal Audit function that will provide the Company with assurance | advisory | enterprise risk management facilitation services.  Served as a member on several Company committees including disclosure, third party risk management, IT security.

♦ Successfully streamlined SOX Compliance in Year 1 by optimizing key business processes and entity levels, resulting in a 15% reduction. Achieved a significant milestone in Year 2 by bringing all aspects of the compliance process in-house, leading to a notable 50% decrease in external SOX consulting expenses. On track to fully internalize and manage all SOX compliance processes internally by Year 3.

♦ Led the business risk identification process and established a comprehensive company-level business risk register, demonstrating a proactive approach to risk management.

♦ Collaborated with risk owners to prioritize and rank risks effectively, identify robust mitigating controls, and develop strategic remediation plans to address control gaps, ensuring a resilient risk management framework.

Internal Audit Department Leader (VP)

Access Clinical Partners

♦ Appointed as the inaugural Chief Audit Executive to establish the Internal Audit function, focusing on documenting the Company's financial and IT processes, including IT security protocols.

♦ Directed Internal Audit resources towards documenting and enhancing the Company's financial and IT processes, collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate and remediate identified control gaps and deficiencies effectively.

** Access Clinical Partners DBA GoHealth Urgent Care **

BioTelemetry, Inc.

Returned to this leading telehealth company to oversee the Internal Audit and SOX compliance function, including the development of a risk based multi-year internal audit plan. Internal Audit team was composed of three direct reports and third-party auditors from Deloitte & BDO.  Served as a member of the corporate compliance committee and cybersecurity task force.  The Company was acquired by Philips in February 2021. 

♦ Led a cross-functional team in conducting a business risk assessment, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive risk register and implementation of a structured review process.

♦ Revamped the SOX compliance program by implementing a leading SOX compliance management tool, automating process documentation and electronic work papers creation, resulting in a 15% decrease in time required for compliance activities.

♦ Transformed the internal audit function by recruiting two (2) talented individuals with specialized knowledge in technical accounting and IT (SOX & audit), resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness.

♦ Led the creation of a strategic, risk-focused multi-year internal audit plan, ensuring thorough examination of critical areas and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Knoll

Directed a team of five (5) staff and two (2) consultants responsible for all aspects of the internal audit and SOX compliance function for a global manufacturer of commercial and residential furniture, accessories, and coverings.

♦ Led the redesign of the SOX program for six legacy entities, including US corporate headquarters, four US subsidiaries, and one Canadian subsidiary, resulting in improved compliance efficiency and alignment with regulatory standards.

♦ Modernized SOX compliance practices through the adoption of a comprehensive compliance management tool, increasing control visibility, automating testing procedures, and improving overall compliance effectiveness.

♦ Achieved a 35% reduction in SOX process-level controls and a 15% decrease in IT application controls for a major US legacy entity, resulting in streamlined compliance procedures and increased operational efficiency.

AME Consulting, LLC

Interfaced with clients to provide business advisory, internal audit, and risk management consulting services.

♦ Led the strategic assessment of ERP system segregation of duties (SOD) risks and executed the redesign of user access SOD for a publicly traded, Canada-based luxury retailer, enhancing control effectiveness and minimizing compliance vulnerabilities.

♦ Created and managed a results-driven retail store audit program for a leading luxury retailer in Canada, delivering measurable improvements in store performance, inventory accuracy, and compliance standards.

♦ Spearheaded the PMO for the accounting team redesign at the spin-off of a top global chemical company, leading to the implementation of best practices, enhanced financial controls, and improved overall performance metrics.

Principal Consultant

Modivcare

(Previously known as Providence Services Corporation) 

Led a team of three direct reports and five (5) outsourced (Deloitte) SOX engagement teams (total of 20 consultants) for a holding company with a global portfolio of non-emergency transportation, health assessment, and workforce development services.

♦ Led the comprehensive restructuring of the SOX compliance program for the corporate holding company and four (4) US-based entities, overseeing the successful rollout at four (4) acquired companies in the US, UK, and Saudi Arabia.

♦ Directed the implementation of mitigation efforts to address two (2) control material weaknesses (MW) in collaboration with the external auditor (KPMG).  Such efforts reduced the severity of both issues below MW threshold.  

♦ Enhanced external auditor control testing reliance of SOX process-level controls by 20% and IT-related controls by 10% through the implementation of robust control enhancements and proactive collaboration with audit teams.

During first tenure with Company, oversaw multiple key initiatives to improve accounting and financial reporting.

♦ Achieved over $500K in annual cost savings by seamlessly integrating two acquired subsidiaries, optimizing operational efficiencies and leveraging synergies across functions.

♦Managed a $5M project to build a custom ERP system from development to beta site launch, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting key milestones.

♦ Successfully transitioned the SOX compliance function in-house, resulting in the elimination of $200K in annual compliance expenses, representing a 50% cost reduction and enhancing control oversight.

Director of Financial Operations & SOX Compliance

BDO USA, LLP (Formerly AC Lordi Consulting)

Led the planning and execution of SOX compliance engagements, internal audit outsource, and client co-sourced initiatives for NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed companies with revenue between $50M and $1B, ensuring robust control frameworks and stakeholder alignment.

Senior Audit Manager

Over 25 years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, and enterprise risk management, I am a proven leader who builds strong, skilled, and motivated teams to deliver value-added assurance and advisory services. I have successfully established and transformed internal audit functions in various industries, including healthcare, telehealth, and medical device.

Currently, I am the VP, Internal Audit (Chief Audit Executive) at Butterfly Network, Inc., a medical device and SAAS platform healthcare industry disruptor. I joined the company in June 2022 to stand up an internal audit function that will provide assurance, advisory, and enterprise risk management facilitation services. I also serve as a member on several company committees, including disclosure, third party risk management, and IT security. I am passionate about collaboration and building cross-functional teams to drive necessary change. I hold three professional certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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