Mercedes Johnson

Mercedes Johnson is a Director at Synopsys. Prior to joining Synopsys, they were an Associate Consultant at Legends Consulting and an Analyst at Sciences-Po International Workshop.

Johnson began their career as a Junior Auditor at Ernst & Young in September 2006. During their time at Ernst & Young, they were responsible for auditing mid to large-cap companies for regulatory compliance to local financial legislation and specific controlling regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley).

In their role as Associate Consultant at Legends Consulting, Johnson was responsible for mapping and documenting key accounting and control procedures to pinpoint risk. Mercedes also identified and tested controls, completed risk assessments and planned audit strategy accordingly.

As an Analyst at Sciences-Po International Workshop, Johnson was responsible for analytically reviewing the Profit and Loss Statement with an eye for inconsistencies in the company's evolution, performing strategic testing and, when pertinent, analytical reviews on the Balance Sheet. Mercedes also drafted final audit memo for review by Partner, explaining procedural and audit conclusions with a focus on shortcomings.

In their current role as Director at Synopsys, Johnson is responsible for directing, training and encouraging an audit team of 2 to 3 people. Mercedes also successfully manages client relationships (planning the intervention, gathering documentation, discussing difficulties encountered during the audit and shortcomings noted in procedural review and conducting the final audit).

Mercedes Johnson has a Master's Degree in International Business from Institut National d'Etudes Politiques, SciencesPo. Mercedes also has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Spanish Language from the University of Montana Honor's College.