Eric has been involved with Information Technology with Schneider Downs since 1983. He specializes in and oversees the design, setup, installation and implementation of automated accounting, distribution and manufacturing systems.
Eric has implemented a wide range of ERP software solutions for clients. Budgets associated with these solutions have ranged from $25,000 to $5 million. Many of these projects have entailed integrating the client supply chain with their manufacturing and distribution systems and, most recently, have involved integrating clients’ Web presence with their back office systems. In addition, Eric is responsible for the firm’s IT compliance services. He has assisted a number of our clients with their compliance requirements, including PCI-DSS, SOX, ISO 27001 and NIST security audits.
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Member—Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants∙
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - M.I.S. and High Tech Division∙
Member—Schneider Downs Manufacturing, Nonprofit and Transportation Services Industry Groups∙
Board Member and Treasurer—Gateway to the Arts∙
Director—Peters Township Baseball Association∙
Fundraising Committee Member—Boy Scouts of America∙
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)∙
Technology Advisor’s Department Chair∙
Chair—PICPA IT Assurance CommitteeB.S.—Math and Computer Science, Waynesburg College, Magna Cum Laude
Contact Eric:
[email protected]
p (412) 697-5328
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Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. 1133 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.schneiderdowns.com
ShArEholDEr
Technology Advisors
As a member of our Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services practice in Columbus, Ohio, Chris provides Technology Audit, Technology Consulting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Continuity Planning, SSAE16, Risk Management and Information Security services.
Chris has extensive experience in the creation of risk assessment methodologies, work programs and audit approaches based upon standard methodologies such as CobIT and ITIL and in driving full IT Internal Audit programs for our clients from an outsourced and co-sourced Internal Audit perspective. He also has experience in performing compliance reviews and implementing information security and compliance programs, particularly with ISO 27001, NIST, GLBA, PCI-DSS and HIPAA. Chris has also worked with clients to conduct a Business Impact Analysis and to then develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan based upon the results. Chris previously served as a client relationship manager with a large national firm. His engagements there included Information Systems General Control reviews, Information Systems Risk Assessments, Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70), Information Security Compliance reviews, Business Continuity Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley internal and external documentation and testing, as well as Network Security Assessments and Internal Penetration Testing.
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Vice President - Central Ohio Information Systems Audit and Control Association∙
Member - The Institute of Internal Auditors∙
Member - Information Systems Security Association∙
Committee Member - LifeCare Alliance Information Technology CommitteeB.S. - Technology, Bowling Green State University M.B.A. - Bowling Green State University
Contact Chris:
[email protected]
p (614) 586-7108
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. 41 S. High Street, Suite 2100 Columbus, OH 43215
MANAGER
Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services
Heather has more than 10 years of internal auditing experience. She has extensive experience in financial and internal control review practices, operational and compliance audits, risk assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley control reviews and Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70). Heather has also used data analysis techniques in numerous audits and special projects. Heather, prior to joining Schneider Downs, was an internal auditor with a major Pittsburgh university. As an internal auditor, she has provided recommendations for improving operating efficiency and effectiveness, as well as improvements for operations, policies and procedures. Heather has provided recommendations in the areas of operations, compliance and accounting process improvements.
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Member—Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Pittsburgh Chapter∙
Member—American Institute of Certified Public Accountants∙
Member—Association of Certified Fraud Examiners B.A.—Accounting, Gannon UniversityContact Heather:
[email protected]
p (412) 697-5433
f (412) 697-5833
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. 1133 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.schneiderdowns.com
MANAGER
Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services
Holly is a Senior Manager in our Internal Audit Services department. She possesses a wealth of practical experience in the accounting field, with more than 20 years of accounting experience, including roles in both public accounting and industry.
Holly started her career in the audit department of a Big Four accounting firm before moving into industry, where she held positions ranging from Financial Reporting Supervisor to Financial Accounting Manager for private and publicly held companies. During her career, Holly directed the monthly closing process for a leading confectionery manufacturer and managed the daily activities of its general accounting department. She remotely managed a team responsible for the review of that company’s internal controls and accounting procedures across all manufacturing sites and managed cross-functional project teams responsible for various systems implementations. Holly performed internal audit reviews at manufacturing locations and conducted pre-implementation system reviews in coordination with the external auditors.
Holly joined the firm in October 2006 and has performed and managed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work for companies in the retail, manufacturing and financial services sectors in addition to providing Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70) services for several clients.
Her primary responsibilities include overseeing internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 support services.
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Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants∙
Member—Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)B.S.—Accounting, University of Maryland at College Park
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. 1133 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
SENIOR MANAGER
Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services
HOLLY L. RUSSO, CPA
HOLLY L. RUSSO, CPA
Contact Holly:
[email protected]
p (412) 697-5337
Steve has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. While in public accounting, Steve has served both public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, supply chain, restaurant/retail, technology services, professional services, financial services and healthcare organizations. Steve spent more than 10 years of his career in public accounting with a national firm serving predominately public registrants.
Steve also has experience in private industry as a corporate controller for a multi-location, family-owned business.
Steve has consulted on a variety of accounting, auditing and business issues for national SEC clients, as well as private businesses and has been involved in several initial public offerings. He is active in our SEC practice and also oversees the delivery of our Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70). Steve also consults on due diligence, process improvement projects and is involved in the delivery of internal audit services.
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Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants∙
Member—Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)∙
South Fayette Youth Soccer and Basketball Coach∙
Treasurer and Board Member—South Fayette Lady LionsBasketball Association
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Board Member—Duquesne University Accounting Advisory Board∙
Member of Finance Committee—Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation Gala
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Chair—Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group∙
Co-Chair—Schneider Downs Major Company Initiative Group B.S. - Accounting, Penn State UniversityContact Steve:
[email protected]
p (412) 697-5258
f (412) 697-5658
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. 1133 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.schneiderdowns.com