Karl Stein
Internal Audit Director at Americold Logistics
- Role
- Global Internal Audit Director at Americold Logistics, LLC.
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karl Stein
Experienced risk based and data driven Audit Leader and CIA with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics/supply chain and oil & gas industries. Strong audit professional skilled in Financial Audit, Operational Audit, Financial Accounting, and Risk Management.
Experience
Global Internal Audit Director
Feb 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Global leader in temperature controlled logistics and a publicly traded REIT. Direct a Global department of 14 auditors. Responsibilities include the Company\'s Operational Audit process, SOX Compliance, managing 3P provider relationships, construction audit, and external audit assistance. Perform annual risk assessment, internal audit plan, and manage all time reporting for department. Primary liaison between group and external auditors (E&Y). Coordinated and participated in ~3500 hours of external audit assistance per year as both the project manager and as a direct contributor each year since 2011.Designed and performed warehouse operational audit programs that focus on evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of operations and adding value directly to the Company bottom line. Completed year 1 SOX for Americold in 2019 after IPO in 2018. Designed and implemented a Company-wide quarterly SOX certification process (self-assessment) where process owners complete due diligence testing and opine on control effectiveness as part of the 302 certification process. Led the successful implementation, training, and evaluation of SOX revenue controls across 180+ global facilities. Regular presenter/trainer both online and in person on SOX, and run the Company\'s SOX mailbox and help line. Perform risk based process reviews where our recommendations are presented to all levels of management. Participated in special projects including redesigning the Company\'s forecasting and budgeting process, redesigning the carrier claims process, working with Sales to streamline and better control the sales process, assisted on designing new processes for deferred revenue recognition and vacation accruals, also participated heavily in SAP security administration and user provisioning process. Also, perform the majority of the department\'s forensic reviews which include data analytics, designing risk based audit approaches, interviews, and reporting results appropriately.
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor’s Degree, International Business, Finance
2000 — 2004
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