Chris Hambric

Successful Audit professional specializing in improving and adding value to business processes and working with management to implement and maintain solid control processes. Industry experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Financial Services, Defense Contracting, Public Accounting and Telecommunications. Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - Results-focused Audit leader in guiding management to implement and maintain cost effective controls/ processes that effectively balance regulatory & management requirements while keeping costs to a minimum. - Specializes in information technology, business operations/processes and SOX/ICFR reporting. - Innovative design and implementation of SOX control training programs, including compliance certification tools.- Effective hiring/co-sourcing of audit personnel, including the movement of auditors into the business. - Implementation of a guest auditor program to enhance the organization’s awareness of audit and control processes.- Implement internal KPI dashboard, develop short/long term strategic vision and promote movement of personnel into and out of the audit function. - Experience with domestic and international/global business operations. Including acquisitions and divestures; Assisted in the development and set-up/training of SOX and compliance programs. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Information Technology * PCI * Business Operations * Controls/Processes * Process Improvements * Best Practice Sharing * Cost Savings Identification * External Audit Management * Continuous Auditing/Monitoring * Data Analytics * Revenue Management * PCAOB * SOX/ICFR * Financial Reporting * Controls Assessments * Audit Management * Risk Assessments and Audit Planning * Employee Development * Recruiting/Retention * Co-Sourcing