Jim Jimenez
Managing Partner @CyberGuard Advantage
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Partner @CyberGuard Advantage
US
CyberGuard Compliance, LLP (formerly known as SSAE 16 Professionals), is one of the nation\'s leading CPA firms performing SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 audits, SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 readiness assessments and other value-added IT audit services. The Company has performed over SOC audits, and unlike most traditional CPA firms which focus on financial statement auditing and tax compliance, CyberGuard Compliance focuses on information security (InfoSEC), cybersecurity, and compliance related engagements. These engagements include, but are not limited to, SOC 1 Audits, SOC 2 Audits, SOC 3 Audits, SOC Readiness Assessments, ISO 27001 Assessments, PCI Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, HITRUST Compliance, Vulnerability Assessments, and Penetration Testing. We have performed audit and compliance services for clients in the United States as well as US based companies with international operations. Each of our professionals has over 10 years of relevant experience at “Big 4” and other large international or regional accounting firms. Each professional is certified as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and/or MBA (Master of Business Administration).CyberGuard Compliance offers the ultimate value proposition: competitive fees coupled with unparalleled client service and expertise.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
BS, Accounting (Cum Laude)
St. Francis High School
High School Diploma (Magna Cum Laude)
SKILLS
ABOUT JIM JIMENEZ
Jim is a former Business Advisory Services Partner with Grant Thornton, LLP and with Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation, a large Southern California regional CPA firm. With over 30 years experience in governance, risk and compliance related services, Jim is proficient in COSO based internal audit methodologies and has helped establish internal audit infrastructure for clients, performed enterprise risk assessments and has planned and directed hundreds of SSAE 18 (SOC 1, SOC 2, SO3), SOX, Internal Audit and IT Consulting engagements. Specifically, Jim\'s experience includes the following:• Worked with over 50 different publicly traded companies assisting them with Internal Audit or SOX compliance initiatives - within business process, entity level controls and information technology. • Jim has developed excellent relationships with each of the Big 4 and many of the regional CPA firms and has consulted many of his clients on implementing Auditing Standard #5 guidance to effectively streamline and reduce his clients\' overall cost of SOX compliance. • From an Internal Audit perspective, Jim has helped his clients align internal audit and enterprise risk management activities with the overall strategy and vision of their respective organizations.• Jim has initiated and directed the Internal Audit function for five different companies - three while working in private industry and two while working as a Business Advisory Services consultant. • Jim has also led or been a team member on several business process improvement projects to help clients streamline operations and reduce costs.Specialties: Jim’s experience spans across a wide variety of clients in the software, payroll, third party administrator, data center, managed service provider, credit and collection, financial services, mortgage lending, and real estate, industries.Jim has an extensive professional network, having serviced a multitude of clients in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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