Manager Information Technology
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CHARLES S. SIEVERS, CISA ITIL V*
Alpharetta, Georgia
717-***-**** • *****.*******@*****.***
Management Level IT Risk, Compliance, and Audit
Results-oriented information technology (IT) audit management and IT risk management professional
with a demonstrated record of mitigating risk, improving audit performance and enhancing data
security. Expert at identifying areas to reduce business costs with the identification and
implementation of operational efficiencies. Able to quickly determine overall corporate needs with
minimal information and lead projects through all stages of planning, implementation and testing,
including working with Fortune 1000 executives. Hands-on manager who focuses on communication
and training to ensure teams consistently exceed expectations. Areas of expertise:
Risk Evaluation & Mitigation • Data Security • Developing Solutions • Issue Management
HIPPA • Business Acumen • Project Management • Operational Enhancement
Technical & Operational Audits • Problem Resolution • ERP Security & Controls• Reporting
Team Leadership • Regulatory Compliance • Executive-Level Consulting •
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BANK OF AMERICA/COUNTRYWIDE • Westlake Village, California • January 2008- May 2009
Fortune 500, publicly traded company offering a diverse range of banking and financial services in 30+ countries
worldwide.
Manager of Information Technology Audit (VP)
Directed all aspects of daily operations for assigned information technology audits, ensured on time
and budget completion. Evaluated existing IT security against established standards, guidelines and
procedures for compliance with corporate policy, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Federal Financial Institution
Examination Council (FFIEC) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). Assisted in developing the yearly
Audit Strategic Plan. Supervised as many as 7 IT Auditors per project, including managing workflow
and maintaining performance. Managed mortgage services information technology audit issues and
verified that resolutions provided by management addressed the root cause of issues and were
implemented within mandatory guidelines.
• Ensured optimal time and resource investment on each IT audit by performing a risk assessment
to determine scope and providing hands-on management to maintain schedule on all
deliverables.
• Regularly selected for mission-critical, emergency and high-priority projects to review existing IT
controls and processes, determine root cause of weaknesses and recommend actions to
mitigate risk.
• Reviewed data security controls and recommended areas to enhance current logical access
control without substantial cost increase.
ERNST & YOUNG • Cincinnati, Ohio • 2004-2007
One of the world’s largest public accounting firms, providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.
Technology and Security Risk Manager
Provided either IT support services during financial statement audits or client consulting services.
Advised Fortune 1000 clients at the executive level on topics such as IT security and risk, regulatory
compliance and IT strategic planning. Applied current industry standards and practices to identify
client issues, documented findings and presented process improvement recommendations to clients.
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Led as many as 5 simultaneous client consulting and/or integrated IT audit projects at different stages
of implementation. Oversaw testing of IT general controls design and effectiveness for SOX and
served in the role of IT 404 advisor. Performed SAS 70 reviews. Managed reviews of operating
systems and databases. Supervised project teams of various sizes, providing daily scheduling and
mentoring. Monitored budget and deliverables for projects as large as $1 million.
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• Reviewed existing IT control framework for Fortune 1000 clients, identifying repetitive and non-
value-added controls and eliminating unnecessary controls to significantly lower costs.
• Regularly discovered major security control weaknesses and risks with clients, recommending
actions to protect clients from exposure.
• Selected to serve on the new-hire committee to evaluate potential employees.
HARSCO • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania • 2000-2004
Diversified, Fortune 500 industrial services company with operational facilities in 50 countries worldwide.
Corporate Information Technology Coordinator / Internal Auditor
Subject-matter expert for IT audits and IT general control reviews. Key contributor to financial and
operational audits as well as special projects for mergers & acquisitions and divestitures. Reviewed
operational, IT and financial controls and sold process improvement ideas to corporate leadership.
Assisted with projects to establish new internal control frameworks based on SOX. Supported Audit
Manager and Audit Director in achieving on time and budget project completion as well as
writing/presenting audit reports.
• Provided analysis and control review for multiple divestitures of as much as $100 million.
• Ensured on time and budget completion of operational, IT and financial audits in the United
States, United Kingdom, Asia, Latin America and Scandinavia.
• Selected for Acquisition Planning Team, providing verification of financial information for target
companies.
Career Note: Pursued Master of Business Administration full time between 1998 and 2000.
TECHNOTRIM • Maysville, Kentucky • 1997-1998
A $38 billion Fortune 500 division of Johnson Controls providing components for innovative automotive interiors.
Cost Accountant
Established cost accounting standards and procedures. Managed collection of accounts receivable
with annual sales of $120 million to improve days sales outstanding. Led on-site staff in quarterly
physical inventory of $3-$5 million of goods, actually counting all products and resolving variances.
Supported monthly operations reporting, general ledger maintenance, financial statement review,
external auditing, quarterly forecasting, annual profit planning and regular projections. Served as
Accounting Liaison with Mexican business unit and selected for Peer Review Committee to
hear/review grievances. Supervised 2 Accounting Clerks and a Staff Accountant.
• Raised billings by $50,000 annually with the development of a new prototype cost tracking
procedure.
• Promoted from General Accountant to Cost Accountant after only 3 months of employment.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration • University of Louisville • Louisville, Kentucky
Graduate Level Coursework in Computer Information Systems
University of Louisville • Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Accounting • University of Kentucky • Lexington, Kentucky
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library V3 Foundation (ITIL V3)
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