Ilias Koufos
Internal Audit & Risk Management Executive | SOX, COSO Expert | Driving Governance, Compliance & Operational Excellence | Building High-Performing Teams | Strengthening Controls, Strategy & Business Resilience
- Role
- Senior Director, Audit and Controls at Titan America
- Location
- Norfolk, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ilias Koufos
Internal Audit Executive with 15+ years of global experience driving assurance, risk management, and process optimization across diverse industries—including manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, banking, retail, insurance, transportation, and consumer goods.I bring a strong track record in internal audit, IT audit, external audit, risk assessment, and compliance, coupled with hands-on functional expertise in procurement and logistics project management. Having worked in both Big 4 advisory and corporate leadership roles, I partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, safeguard assets, and unlock operational efficiencies.Recognized as a trusted advisor, I specialize in building high-performing teams, aligning controls with strategic objectives, and translating complex risk insights into actionable business improvements.Core Strengths:Staff development, coaching, and leadershipManaging multiple high-impact projects simultaneouslyDeep expertise in SOX, COSO, and COBIT frameworksStrategic planning and problem-solving mindsetIntegrity-driven leadership with consistent delivery of results
Experience
Senior Director, Audit and Controls
May 2023 — Present
Lead the Internal Audit function and spearhead the transformation of Titan America internal controls framework. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving modernization, compliance, and operational excellence.Key Achievements:Leading company-wide controls transformation, aligning with best practices and digital solutions to strengthen governance and risk management.Partnering with executive leadership to remediate key control deficiencies and embed process improvements across critical functions.Driving standardization and documentation of risks and controls, enabling greater transparency and accountability.Championing continuous improvement and change management initiatives to enhance control efficiency and organizational resilience.
Education
Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Jack Welch Management Institute
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2020
American Public University
Accounting
Mediterranean College
Computer Science
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