Internal Audit Manager

Sasha McInnis

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INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

Experienced and results-driven Internal Audit Manager with extensive background in accounting and leading audit teams. Proven expertise in risk assessments, fraud investigations, risk mitigation and process improvements. Known for delivering actionable insights, enhancing compliance, and driving operational efficiency. Strong communicator and trusted advisor to business leaders.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Audit Planning Risk Assessment & Mitigation Process Improvement Project Management Team Leadership Report Writing Fraud Investigation Attention to Detail Data Analytics Communication

EXPERIENCE

THE CLOROX COMPANY, Pleasanton, CA Feb 2019 – Oct 2024

Internal Audit Manager

Effectively lead and manage the execution of audit plans and investigations across global operations utilizing a risk-based approach and actively guiding all phases of execution.

Developed a data analytics dashboard to test Travel and Expense transactions yearly.

Conducted a comprehensive investigation on a third-party vendor identifying potential risks that resulted in millions of dollars in savings through email reviews, financial analysis, and witness interviews. Continues to serve as the Person Most Knowledgeable (PMK) in the ongoing court case.

Led audit projects independently from inception through planning, fieldwork, and report writing, ensuring full compliance and delivering actionable insights for process improvement.

Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the department to enhance compliance with IAA standards.

Assisted in identifying risks to incorporate into the risk assessment process and audit plan, proactively adjusting plans to respond to changing priorities.

ALVAREZ AND MARSAL, San Francisco, CA Nov 2013 – Feb 2019

Disputes and Investigations Manager

Managed a wide range of forensic accounting, fraud investigations, dispute analysis, and litigation consulting projects. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and the ability to quickly analyze, summarize, and present complex financial and market data.

Worked on a diverse range of employment litigation cases, patent infringement cases, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, vendor kickbacks, Ponzi schemes, purchase price disputes, and royalty assessments.

Performed valuation analysis and built economic damages models related to solvency, hypothetical royalties, lost profits, employment and market projections.

Calculated economic damages on a patent infringement case where losses were assessed based on lost royalties, lost sale of assets, and loss of earnings, resulting in client being awarded $36 million and a permanent injunction against competitor.

Led the data analysis in an accounting investigation prompted by whistleblower allegations, reviewing two years of financial data from 13 local and international subsidiaries, uncovering $3.3 million in accounting irregularities, which contributed to a $43 million discrepancy in the purchase price.

Provided strategic advice in converting accounting records to GAAP and implementing internal controls in anticipation of a public company acquisition.

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Assisted in recovering millions for investors in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

As an Executive Board Member of the Young Professionals group, organized approximately 5 to 7 office-wide events annually.

Worked independently and with teams on national projects delivering comprehensive reports, presentations, or expert witness testimony.

ARMANINO, LLP Oct 2009 - Oct 2013

Audit Senior Accountant

Utilized expertise in Accounting and Auditing Standards to conduct a wide variety of audits, including those for public, for-profit, not-for-profit organizations, employee benefit plans, and attestation engagements.

Created engagement efficiencies through data analysis software applications, leading the firm to greater profits.

Developed a strong client base across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, not-for-profits, retail mortgage banking, insurance, and technology with clients ranging from $1M to $1.7B in annual revenue, such as CellMark, Inc., Delta Dental, Hitachi Chemical Company, YMCA, Jordan Winery, Vx Holdings, TriNet, and Andesite Mortgage Fund.

Acquired technical expertise in Revenue Recognition (ASC 605), Fair Value Measurement (ASC 825), Accounting for Leases (ASC 840), and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Business

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (License #135196)

Certified Fraud Examiner (License #1067121)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Assistance was provided to children affected by AIDS, aiding with everyday activities, schooling, and medication administration. Continued support is offered to the orphanage remotely.

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