Karl Stein, Cia
About Karl Stein, Cia
Karl Stein serves as the Sr. Manager of Internal Audit at Americold Logistics, LLC., where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in SAP security administration, SOX certification processes, and forensic audits, drawing on extensive experience in internal auditing and finance.
Work at Americold
Karl Stein has been serving as the Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on SAP security administration and the user provisioning process. He has designed and implemented a company-wide quarterly SOX certification process, ensuring that process owners complete due diligence testing and evaluate control effectiveness. Prior to his current position, he worked at Americold as an Internal Audit Manager from 2012 to 2019 and as a Senior Internal Auditor from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Karl Stein earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Finance from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in internal auditing and financial processes. He has extensive experience in SOX compliance, audit assistance, and financial controls, which he applies in his current role at Americold.
Background
Before joining Americold, Karl Stein worked at Halliburton as a Senior Auditor from 2004 to 2009. His career in auditing spans over a decade, during which he has developed a comprehensive understanding of internal controls and compliance processes. His experience includes coordinating external audit assistance and leading initiatives to improve financial processes within organizations.
Achievements
Karl Stein has coordinated and participated in approximately 3,500 hours of external audit assistance annually since 2011. He has led the implementation, training, and evaluation of SOX revenue initiation controls across over 180 global facilities. Additionally, he has played a key role in redesigning the company's forecasting and budgeting processes, as well as the carrier claims process. His contributions include assisting in the design of new processes for deferred revenue recognition and vacation accruals.
Training and Presentations
Karl regularly presents and conducts training sessions on SOX-related topics, both online and in person. He manages the company's SOX functional mailbox and help line, providing support and guidance on compliance matters. His expertise in forensic reviews includes data analytics, risk-based audit approaches, and conducting interviews to report results effectively.