Scott joined Schneider Downs Risk Advisory Services practice in 2008. In his various roles, he has performed extensive information technology and internal audits, and compliance and consulting engagements in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, insurance, healthcare, government, not-for-profit, higher education and banking. Scott has extensive experience in performing Sarbanes-Oxley engagements for large manufacturing and fabrication companies.
Scott’s experience also includes engagements for information technology general control reviews, enterprise risk assessments, SSAE 18 SOC examinations, internal audit co-sourcing services, process improvement engagements and J-SOX compliance. Scott’s experience in the various sectors and in both technology and operations can be leveraged across most organizations. Scott has specific experience auditing large, complex information technology environments. Database audit experience includes Oracle, SQL Server and DB2. OS audit experience covers Windows Server, UNIX, Linux and the iSeries. He also has extensive experience in business process audit and consulting (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory, distribution, payroll, and treasury).
Prior to joining Schneider Downs, Scott spent 20 years as a small business owner and manager. There he was responsible for all aspects of the business including technology, payroll, operations management, sales, marketing, accounting, taxation and regulatory compliance. Scott’s experience as a previous owner and manager of small businesses imparts valuable insights to his current advisory role.
∙∙ Member – The Institute of Internal Auditors
∙∙ Member – Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Franklin University
Associate in Applied Science - The Ohio State University