Thomas Irving
About Thomas Irving
Thomas Irving is a Senior Internal Auditor at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with a background in accounting and experience in various roles across multiple industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Thomas Irving is currently a Senior Internal Auditor at Bristol Myers Squibb based in Princeton, NJ. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. His responsibilities include managing inventory on a global consolidation basis, involving gross inventory, reserves, and obsolescence. He also specializes in investment-related accounting transactions and the creation and consolidation of pension plans.
Past Roles and Experience
Thomas Irving has held various roles that have built a robust foundation in auditing and accounting. He previously worked as a SOX Intern at Bristol-Myers Squibb for four months in 2017. He served as a Rutgers Teachers Assistant for Accounting from 2016 to 2018 at Rutgers - Livingston Campus. Additionally, he gained sales experience as a Sales Representative for Vivint from 2015 to 2017 in New Jersey, Amarillo, Texas, and Houston, Texas. Earlier, he was President at ALPFA at Brookdale Community College from 2014 to 2015 and worked as a Team Member at Whole Foods Market from 2013 to 2018 in Middletown, New Jersey.
Educational Background
Thomas Irving holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minor in Chinese from Rutgers University, completed between 2016 and 2018. He also studied Chinese Language and Culture during a summer study abroad program at Shanghai University in 2015. Prior to that, he received an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business/Management from Brookdale Community College, completed from 2013 to 2015.
Professional Development and Aspirations
Thomas Irving is keen on continuous professional growth and is currently working on obtaining a CPA certification. He is focused on improving his technical skills through workshops and related courses. Moreover, Thomas seeks mentorship from experienced professionals in Economics, Finance, or Accounting. His broader career mission involves understanding and preparing for further technological and human advances in accounting and other services.
Global Product Development & Supply Rotation Experience
During his tenure in the Global Product Development & Supply rotation, Thomas Irving managed $1.8 billion of inventory on a global consolidation basis. His responsibilities included overseeing gross inventory, reserves, and obsolescence. This role emphasized his capabilities in managing large-scale financial assets, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial reporting.