Emily Affrica Howell
About Emily Affrica Howell
Emily Affrica Howell is a Senior Controller at BILT Incorporated, specializing in internal controls and compliance. She has extensive experience in risk management and auditing, with a background that includes roles at Deloitte & Touche and a strong educational foundation in accounting.
Work at BILT
Emily Affrica Howell currently serves as the Senior Controller at BILT Incorporated, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as the Controller at BILT from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing internal controls and compliance processes within the organization, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Emily Howell studied at Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business, where she earned a Master’s in Accounting (M.Ac) from 2007 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance, completed from 2003 to 2007. Her expertise includes internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audits, and SSAE 18 - SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Background
Emily Howell has a diverse professional background, starting her career as an intern at AST LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC from 2005 to 2006. She later served as a Campus Representative at Becker Professional Education from 2007 to 2008. Emily gained significant experience at Deloitte & Touche, where she held various roles, including Advisory Business Risk Consultant, Advisory Business Risk Manager, and Advisory Business Risk Senior Consultant, from 2006 to 2020.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Emily Howell has developed a strong foundation in risk management and compliance. She has worked extensively on internal controls and regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to SOX and SSAE 18 standards. Her roles at Deloitte provided her with the opportunity to manage and consult on various risk assessment projects, contributing to her expertise in the field.