Roberto S.

Roberto S. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Roberto began their career as an Audit Manager at Price Waterhouse, where they introduced statistical sampling techniques to inventory counts and valuations. Throughout their career, Roberto has held various senior roles in audit, finance, and management.

Roberto worked at Merck as a Finance Manager, overseeing financial and operational services, and implementing marketing finance projects. Roberto then served as the Executive Vice President of Finance at the Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico, where they successfully returned the institution to profitability and stability.

At Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Roberto held the position of General Auditor and later became the Corporate Marketing and Advertising Director. Roberto restructured the audit department and implemented a balanced scorecard approach while also planning and managing major branding activities and advertising campaigns.

Roberto also worked at Kellwood as an Audit Manager, where they aligned the audit department with COSO framework and implemented electronic audit tools. Roberto later joined Kellogg as an Audit Manager and Finance Manager, with responsibilities including leading worldwide financial and operational audits, and serving as the financial analyst/controller for packaging innovation projects.

During their time at Nestlé Purina North America, Roberto held the role of Senior Manager - Internal Audit, where they enhanced the risk-based audit methodology and mentored inexperienced auditors. Roberto also served as the Audit Manager for Nestlé Mexico, successfully turning around the team's performance after a failed internal certification review.

Most recently, Roberto worked at Nestlé Professional as the Director of Sales Finance, providing financial analysis and ensuring adherence to financial and legal requirements. Roberto also introduced structure, discipline, and efficiency to the financial analysis process.

Currently, Roberto is serving as the Vice President of Internal Audit at FAIRWINDS Credit Union, where they provide independent assurance to management, the board of directors, and stakeholders. Roberto'smajor accountabilities include audit planning and strategy, compliance and regulatory oversight, team management, and stakeholder communication. Roberto has already implemented a process to incorporate second line risk assessments into audit plans.

Roberto S. obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Marquette University. Roberto then pursued their MBA with a specialization in Marketing from American Metropolitan Jobs. In terms of certifications, Roberto obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in July 2012. Roberto also obtained the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in December 2013. Roberto became a Certified Public Accountant through the Accountancy Board Of Ohio in December 2019 and also holds the same certification from the Missouri Accountancy Board in September 2018. Additionally, they received the Certified Internal Auditor credential from the Institute Of Internal Auditors.