Brian Davis, Cpa
About Brian Davis, Cpa
Brian Davis, CPA, is the Audit Director of Risk Management at Ally, overseeing audit plan execution and risk assessment routines.
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Brian Davis, CPA, currently serves as the Audit Director of Risk Management at Ally.
Audit Director at Ally
Brian Davis holds the position of Audit Director - Risk Management at Ally since 2022. In this role, he oversees the execution of the audit plan for the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management segments, ensuring adherence to Ally Audit Services policies. He leads the Risk Audit team with a focus on team camaraderie, culture, and implementing consistent auditing best practices. Additionally, he is responsible for conducting continuous monitoring activities, including identifying and monitoring key risk indicators.
Internal Audit Manager at Ally
Prior to his current role, Brian Davis worked as an Internal Audit Manager at Ally from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing audits for the Treasury and Capital Markets segments as well as Audit Finance and Insurance sectors. His tenure in these roles spanned both Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Greater Detroit Area, emphasizing his expertise in diverse auditing domains.
Previous Experience at PwC and Smoak, Davis & Nixon LLP
Before joining Ally, Brian Davis garnered significant experience at PwC, serving as an Assurance Senior and an Experienced Associate from 2013 to 2016. He also worked at Smoak, Davis & Nixon LLP as both an Audit Senior and an Audit Associate between 2011 and 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida Area. These roles honed his skills in financial assurance and auditing practices.
Internship and Early Career
Brian Davis commenced his career with internships at CSX Corporation, where he worked from 2010 to 2011. He held positions as an Internal Audit Intern and an Intern for Revenue Reporting. These early experiences laid a solid foundation for his auditing career.
Education in Accounting
Brian Davis earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of North Florida, completing his studies in 2011. This educational background provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his CPA certification and subsequent professional roles in auditing and risk management.