Nicolas Godfrey
@nicolasgodfrey
Internal audit professional specializing in SOX compliance and risk reduction.
What I'm looking for
I am an internal audit professional with hands-on experience executing operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits across retail, manufacturing, banking, and healthcare environments. I deliver clear risk assessments and actionable recommendations to executive leadership and audit committees.
I have managed and mentored remote audit teams, led multiple financial statement engagements, and designed department- and firm-wide training on SOX compliance, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and internal control testing procedures. I leverage audit platforms such as Workiva and KPMG Clara to streamline end-to-end audit workflows and improve team efficiency.
I maintain adherence to IIA standards and COSO framework principles while focusing on process improvements that reduce operational risk and financial exposure. I am CPA-eligible and a CIA candidate with testing scheduled for 2025, committed to continued professional growth and high-quality assurance delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Auditor
Macy's, Inc.
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Execute operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits across retail operations, identifying control gaps and implementing mitigation strategies that reduced potential financial exposure; designed SOX training and presented findings to executive leadership.
Experienced Audit Associate
Windham Brannon
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Led 8–10 financial statement audit engagements annually, managing teams of 2–4 staff and coordinating client communications to deliver engagements on or under budget while delivering firm-wide technical training.
Audit Associate
BKD LLP
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Executed audit procedures for banking and healthcare clients with assets up to $500M, performed control walkthroughs and testing per COSO, and collaborated in teams of 2–5 to complete engagements efficiently.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting focusing on accounting principles and financial reporting.
Tech stack
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