Jim Grimes

Chief Audit and Compliance Officer @University Of Missouri System

Columbia, MO, US
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2025 — Present

Chief Audit and Compliance Officer @University Of Missouri System

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Columbia, MO, US

Coordinates and provides assurance that the ethics and compliance matters of the system, the four universities, and the health system are executed. Assesses and monitors the effectiveness of the compliance systems and controls, including the design, facilitation, implementation, and communication related to the University’s internal auditing and compliance programs, procedures and policies.

EDUCATION

2016 — 2016

University of Missouri-Columbia

Guest Lecturer - School of Accountancy

N/A

Fontbonne University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

N/A

University of Missouri-Saint Louis

Bachelor of Science - BS

2015 — 2017

Webster University

Adjunct Professor

SKILLS

Due DiligenceProject ManagementRelationship ManagementSapGaapTeam LeadershipEnterprise Risk ManagementFraudFinancial ReportingRisk MitigationFinancial AnalysisSoxAccountingBudgetsProcess ImprovementSarbanes-Oxley ActIT AuditPolicyComplianceFraud InvestigationsAuditingSarbanes-OxleyInternal AuditBusiness Process ImprovementRisk AssessmentRelationship BuildingLeadershipGovernanceCisaAuditFinancial AccountingInternal ControlsForecastingRisk ManagementUs GaapFinancial Audits

ABOUT JIM GRIMES

With over 25 years of experience in accounting, risk management, and operational efficiency, I have been a trusted advisor and strategic consultant for global organizations across diverse industries. I execute and lead internal audit functions providing process improvement consulting, strategic finance support, internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley execution, risk assessment reviews, compliance support, and fraud risk assessment and investigation. I leverage my MBA and credentials as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) to help safeguard business\' success and achieve their strategic goals. I have a proven track record of identifying internal control gaps, refining accounting processes, ensuring precision in financial statements, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. I thrive on empowering and inspiring my teams to unlock their talent potential, elevate their performance, and steer strategic growth. I am passionate about fostering a culture of ethics and compliance, enhancing efficiency and risk management, and collaborating across functions and levels.

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