John L.

About John L.

Experienced Information Technology Risk Consultant with a demonstrated history of successfully completing various SOX, SOC, and medium to high-risk internal audit engagements. John has over 6 years of experience in Information Technology across consulting and internal corporate roles. Experienced in auditing entities in the following industries: Manufacturing, IT Services, Utilities, State and Local Government Agencies, Insurance, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial/Banking Institutions.Skilled in IT Risk Assessments, IT Audits, IT Consulting Projects, Sarbanes-Oxley Testing (SOX Assessments), SOC 1 & SOC 2 Assessments, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Teamwork, Mentoring and Leadership. Strong Information Technology background and CISA certified professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree focused in Information Technology Management from the University at Albany, SUNY.

Experience

1. Information Technology Audit Manager

   Latham, The Pool Company

   Jul 2022 — Present · Latham, NY, US

   Conduct compliance IT assessments by understanding business objectives, structure, policies and procedures, internal controls, and external regulations• Document systems, processes and controls using narratives, flow charts, data flow diagrams, etc.• Responsible for managing SOX compliance across the organization• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings• Perform risk assessment using various industry standard frameworks• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over key IT risk• Identify and recommend business process changes resulting in strengthened internal controls• Collaborate with control owners to implement process changes and track to completion• Advise and collaborate on projects by providing IT controls expertise and considerations• Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficienciesLatham Pool Products is the largest manufacturer of inground swimming pools and accessories in the world. Latham Pool offices are in United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. With nearly 65 years of experience, Latham offers pools that fit every budget and style preference. From ultra-strong, maintenance-free fiberglass in more than 60 designs, to vinyl-liner pools that let homeowners customize their pool right down to the hue of the water, plus safety covers that protect loved ones, Latham is The Pool Company.

Education

• University at Albany

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology Management

  2014 — 2016

• Marist University

  Bachelor's Degree, Finance

  2010 — 2014