Andrew Eddy

About Andrew Eddy

CPA & CISA | Board-Level Advisor | Driving Enterprise Value & Governance:I am a strategic Internal Audit leader with over 11 years of experience in financial, IT, and SOC auditing. My career is defined by transforming Internal Audit from a traditional compliance function into a proactive business partner that enables executive leadership to achieve organizational priorities.Currently serving as Senior Internal Audit Manager, I act as a key advisor to the Audit Committee, reporting on control deficiencies, SEC requirements, and emerging business trends. I have a proven track record of building \"best-in-class\" teams and scaling audit departments that deliver measurable bottom-line results.Executive-Level Expertise:* Board & Committee Leadership: Lead quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, providing clarity on risk landscapes and remediation strategies.* Strategic Cost Optimization: Expert at identifying and capturing efficiencies; notably, I drove $200k+ in annual savings by successfully transitioning an outsourced ITGC function in-house.* Risk-Based Program Development: Created an enterprise-wide operational audit program focused on business risk and health/safety, earning direct praise from the Board.* Digital Transformation & Governance: Extensive experience overseeing go-live readiness and data migration for major ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365) as well as complex, home-grown business applications.* Disciplined Leadership: I leverage my foundation as a U.S. Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officer to lead high-performing teams through time-critical, complex tasks in diverse environments.Director-Ready Impact:* Operational Efficiency: Implemented dynamic audit calendars and risk assessments that react fluidly to environmental changes, saving hundreds of hours across the business.* Multi-Disciplinary Oversight: Managed financial and IT control audits across global business functions, ensuring design effectiveness and robust stakeholder consultation.* Team Mentorship: Directed teams of up to 8 staff members, focusing on internal development to create well-rounded audit professionals.

Experience

1. Internal Audit Senior Manager

   BBSI

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Executive Leadership: Lead the internal audit function and present risk assessments to the Audit Committee for 10-Q/10-K filings; manage direct reports and external auditor partnerships. SOX & SOC 1 Oversight: Direct end-to-end SOX compliance and SOC 1 reporting across all business processes and ITGC cycles to ensure financial reporting assurance. Systems & Implementation: Oversee technical integrity for system implementations through rigorous data validation, regression testing, and User Acceptance Testing reviews. Remediation & Strategy: Partner with control owners to design remediation plans and enhance the control environment across decentralized operations.

Education

• Portland Community College

  Transfer Credits, General Studies

  2012 — 2013

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Proficient Typing Skills
• Accounting
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Veterans
• Financial Statements
• Supervisory Skills
• Management
• Social Networking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Word
• Decisiveness
• Team Leadership