Claire Thomas
About Claire Thomas
Claire Thomas is a Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at Advance Auto Parts, with a background in audit and advisory services at Boston University and KPMG US. She holds a Master of Accounting from North Carolina State University and a BA in English Literature from the University of Connecticut.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Claire Thomas serves as the Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at Advance Auto Parts. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's risk assessment and management strategies. Her role involves identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them, ensuring the organization's operational integrity.
Previous Experience at Boston University
Claire Thomas worked at Boston University in multiple capacities. She was a Project Manager for nine months in 2019, where she focused on project execution and management. Subsequently, she served as the Manager of Audit & Advisory Services from 2020 to 2022, overseeing operational, compliance, and financial audits across various departments. During her tenure, she conducted advisory projects aimed at enhancing operations and controls.
Professional Background at KPMG US
Claire Thomas was employed at KPMG US as an Advisory Associate from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she conducted process improvement analyses related to Business Continuity Planning and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). She performed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits and travel and expense audits, working with clients in diverse sectors including technology, manufacturing, power and electric, and pharmaceuticals.
Educational Qualifications
Claire Thomas holds a Master of Accounting from North Carolina State University, which she completed in 2014. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Connecticut in 2012. Additionally, she studied Accounting at Norwalk Community College from 2012 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in risk management and auditing.
Internship Experience
In 2011, Claire Thomas gained early professional experience as an intern at Hersam Acorn Newspapers for two months. This role provided her with insights into the operational aspects of the publishing industry and contributed to her overall professional development.