Michelle Dytrych

About Michelle Dytrych

Experienced internal audit leader with a strong foundation in SOX compliance, risk management, and control design. I bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to building and strengthening internal controls, improving audit efficiency, and supporting cross-functional teams in meeting strategic business goals.With a background in both financial and IT controls, I specialize in translating complex regulatory expectations into actionable frameworks that work for the business—delivering clarity, governance, and value. I’ve led global audit engagements, driven risk-based audit plans, and partnered closely with senior leaders across finance, legal, IT, and HR. Known for bringing structure, insight, and follow-through to fast-moving environments.I’m passionate about building high-impact audit functions that go beyond compliance—supporting informed decision-making, enterprise risk awareness, and sustainable process improvement.

Experience

1. Internal Audit Manager

   Seadrill

   Jul 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As Internal Audit Manager at one of the world’s leading offshore drilling service companies, I lead the planning and execution of global, risk-based audits spanning financial reporting and IT. I partner with leadership to strengthen governance, internal controls, and SOX compliance across a complex, multinational environment.Key responsibilities and highlights include- Developing and executing the annual risk-based internal audit plan, leading audits across finance, IT, and compliance. Supporting oversight of co-source providers and ensuring alignment with IIA standards- Overseeing SOX 404 compliance, including control design evaluation, walkthroughs, interim and rollforward testing, and remediation tracking. Leading control rationalization and frequency reassessments with process owners- Maintaining and enhancing detailed risk/control matrices in Workiva with COSO principle mapping, assertion coverage, fraud indicators, and beyond. Drafting test plans, population completeness procedures, request templates, and audit-ready documentation- Assessing IPE and ITGC risks across critical systems including review of key report validations, user provisioning, privileged access, and change management- Collaborating across global functions (HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT) to assess and mitigate risk, improve internal control design, and drive accountability. Supporting stakeholder engagement across Brazil, the UK, and the U.S- Designing standardized templates, testing methodologies, and evidence collection protocols that streamline testing and ensure alignment with external audit expectations- Coaching control owners through the full audit lifecycle, supporting a strong control culture, and contributing to the company’s broader governance and risk management strategy.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting

  2010 — 2011

• Texas State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

  2008 — 2010