Brian Jackson, CISA
Senior Management Consultant at Michael Shannon Consulting LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
ISACAFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Michael Shannon Consulting LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Management Consultant
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Nov 2018 - Present
• Review and analyze all Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFR) related to the Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) audit of various DoD entities for fiscal years (FY) 2018 through 2022. Categorize each NFR’s control domain, deficiency type, and root cause (condition) in the DoD NFR Database and provide reports to OUSD(C) leadership that identify key control weaknesses based on reports in the NFRs, which assists the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other leadership in determining initiatives to the correct the design and/or effectiveness of key controls. • Discuss with DoD service organizations the results and recommendations based on the review of the service organization’s SOC 1 reports for FY 2018 through 2022 for compliance with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer’s (DCFO) "Improving Reporting on Service Provider Controls" policy memo, dated February 26, 2016. • Perform and document test of design and effectiveness based on FM overlay controls for the ADVANA system in support of system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO) and internal Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) assessment. • Manage and track the submission of the Master User Record for all application users, Data Dictionaries, and Description of Roles / Resources documentation for all DoD relevant systems per the “Addressing Access Control Notifications of Findings and Recommendations from the Department of Defense Financial Audit” memo, dated July 3, 2019, issued by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), CIO of the DoD, and Chief Management Officer (CMO) of the DoD. Show less
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Castro & Company
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supervisor Auditor
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May 2016 - Sep 2018
• Supervisor for the IT component of the DoN FY 2018 financial statement audit. • Assisted in identifying audit risk areas for the purpose of planning audit procedures to be performed for various financial reporting systems using FISCAM. • Performed IT system walkthroughs with various system owners to document application level IT processes and identify key controls. • Reviewed staff workpapers based on system walkthroughs. • Supported the U.S. Marine Corps FY 2017 financial statement audit as a Supervisor for Military Payroll and Civilian Payroll in accordance with GAGAS. • Prepared Process Cycle Narratives, Flowcharts, Account Risk Analysis, and Specific Control Evaluation for payroll to include accounting transactions and key internal controls. • Developed sampling and testing plans for payroll expenses and related liabilities, assessed audit risks, documented a comprehensive understanding of internal controls and workflows, and performed control and substantive testing to meet planning objectives. • Reviewed internal controls and substantive testing performed by staff, in addition to analytical procedures related to payroll expenses and related liabilities. • Developed audit observations and NFR. • Provided accounting support services to the United States Department of the Treasury, Department of the Chief Financial Officer , Financial and Reporting Policy division, for FY 2016 by assisting in the preparation and ensuring the accuracy of the agency’s quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes to be included in the Agency Financial Report using OMB Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements. • Led the IT FISCAM audit of the National Labor Relations Board. • Provided technical assistance to the client and engagement staff. • Evaluated the controls over the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data maintained in NLRB’s information systems. Show less
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Acuity Consulting, Inc.
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supervisor Consultant
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Jul 2015 - May 2016
• Provided the Department of Defense – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force with support in the Wave 4 “Full Financial Statement Audit” strategy for demonstrating and achieving audit readiness using guidance from the FIAR. • Performed review of journal vouchers and related supporting documentation for the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cost Accounting Assessable Unit of the Air Force’s financial statement to identify internal control weaknesses, deficiencies, and provide recommendations. • Reviewed Accounts Payable Assessable Unit - Vendor Pay process narrative for the Government Purchase Card surrounding budgetary accounting transactions in order to identify and insert relevant proprietary accounting transactions and financial statement risks areas. Show less
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Senet International
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Information Technology Auditor
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
• Performed annual FISMA audit as a part of the Office of Inspector General team for the Department of Education. • Audited agency’s information security program and reported the results to the Office of Management and Budget. • Performed annual FISMA audit as a part of the Office of Inspector General team for the Department of Education. • Audited agency’s information security program and reported the results to the Office of Management and Budget.
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Williams, Adley & Company, LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Auditor
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Dec 2006 - Dec 2013
• Performed financial statement audit to include cash management testing, inventory testing, prepaid expense testing, fixed assets testing, and accounts payable testing for NTL.• Conducted a review relating to capital asset accounting processes for Office of the Sergeant at Arms, United States Senate (USS).• Tested Ofori Lending Services’ documentation to ensure that all procedures required by Ginnie Mae (GNMA) were being adhered to properly.• Performed Medicaid Integrity Audit for Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to develop and prepare planning documents, audit programs, and time budgets for scheduled Medicaid audits to ensure that audit objectives were clear and completely set forth before an audit was conducted.• Conducted performance audits of Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) providers to determine whether call management records used in support of reimbursement requests from the TRS Fund were maintained in accordance with and complied with applicable Federal Communication Commission (FCC) laws and regulations and were supported by sufficient documentation.• As part of a grantee compliance audit, completed the financial portion of the audit program for the Department of Labor - Bureau of International Labor Affairs, International Child Labor Program (DOL/ILAB), International Rescue Committee, to insure the use of DOL grant funds were in compliance with DOL agreements. Engagement completed in Uganda • Performed site visits of several United State Postal Service (USPS) facilities across the country on behalf of the OIG to observe and assess the risk of asset loss based on established physical and documented security protocols according for Federal laws and regulations.• Led and supervised staff auditors on the USPS – OIG engagement as it related to traveling logistics, time and budgets, workpaper reviews, and deliverables to the OIG. Show less
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Senior Consultant
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
• Provided support with financial statement preparation, on a quarterly basis, that included the review of cost performance reports for valuation of military equipment using DD Forms 250 and DD Forms 1149 to validate rights and obligations, calculate depreciation, and perform a reconciliation between Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and the program area office submission.• Performed OMB Circular A-123 audit procedures and documented the results of implemented corrective action plans for several reporting areas of MDA.• Selected and documented sample selection methodologies for test plan procedures related relevant financial statement assertions and assisted in updating risk assessments for financial statement assertions as listed in the FIAR Guidance for FY 2011.• Produced Quantitative Drill-Down Level 1 and 2 as it relates to Wave 3, “Existence and Completeness of Mission Critical Assets”, strategy of the MDA Audit Readiness initiative. • Ensured standard operating procedures surrounding the financial reporting of assets were up-to-date.• Assisted in the development of the FY 2012 “Quick Win” Assertion Package of all MDA sensor radars and assisted the Accounting Directorate with the development and update of the agency’s OMB Circular A-123 Narrative and Flowchart document using guidance from the FIAR guidance.• Provided due diligence services on behalf of the United States Department of the Treasury in relation to the Small Business Lending Fund initiative, which was facilitated by Bank of New York Mellon. Show less
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Senior IT Auditor
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Mar 2012 - May 2012
• Engaged in an information technology audit to ensure that the United States Department of Education (ED) implemented policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen information security and reduce risk.• Provided insight to the client on the content of control objectives and activities, and documented the assessment of design and fairness of information technology control objectives.• Performed system specific testing according to Financial Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and performed testing on Business Process Application Controls. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Dec 2007 - Dec 2010
• Calculated terminated pension-plan records to determine accuracy of financial information and its compliance with Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation’s (PBGC) reporting requirements.• Analyzed account balances and cost basis for assets and liabilities of investments, including terminated pension and insurance plans up to $2.2 million.• Performed periodic processing of accounting records for PBGC and identify areas of improvement in their accounting processes.• Prepared monthly reports, workpapers, and spreadsheets for PBGC auditors. • Provided accounting system support services for the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) General Ledger Division, along with the compilation and analysis of quarterly roll forward reconciliations for accounting areas within FHA.• Produced general ledger to subsidiary system reconciliations for various FHA programs, prepared quarterly adjusting journal entries for interest allowance and allowance for loss on receivables, and resolved abnormal balances and variances through detailed general ledger and subsidiary system report analysis.• Gathered supporting documentation from program area heads and representative for FHA’s annual Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) report.• Documented and performed analysis on variance between fiscal year reporting periods to include support that explained significant dollar, unit, percentage and performance changes related to the MD&A.• Kept track of key performance measures to ensure that goals were reached based on the previous fiscal year’s MD&A performance expectations.• Developed standard cash-in-transit procedures for FHA accountants and cash disbursement procedures for FHA’s Cash Management Branch.• Performed monthly HUDCAPS (Housing and Urban Development’s Central Accounting and Program System) bank card reconciliations for budgeted fiscal year programs.• Updated posting models used by FHA accountants to record transactions in various accounting areas. Show less
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Financial Compliance Auditor
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Jun 2004 - Dec 2006
• Conducted random field audits on Maryland State employers for unemployment insurance taxes. • Resolved account delinquencies, collected unemployment insurance contributions and investigated unemployment insurance claims. • Conducted special audit investigations and undercover audit investigations. • Familiarization with state and federal tax forms and business accounting records. • Enhanced communication, business writing, team cooperation, and self-starting skills. • Conducted random field audits on Maryland State employers for unemployment insurance taxes. • Resolved account delinquencies, collected unemployment insurance contributions and investigated unemployment insurance claims. • Conducted special audit investigations and undercover audit investigations. • Familiarization with state and federal tax forms and business accounting records. • Enhanced communication, business writing, team cooperation, and self-starting skills.
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Education
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1999 - 2004
Morgan State University
B.S., Accounting
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