Lonnie Woods, Jr.
About Lonnie Woods, Jr.
Lonnie Woods, Jr. is a Senior IT Audit Strategy and Programs Analyst at Federal Signal Corporation, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in auditing, having held various positions at companies such as Cushman & Wakefield and Motorola Mobility, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA.
Work at Federal Signal Corporation
Lonnie Woods, Jr. has been employed at Federal Signal Corporation since 2021, serving as a Senior IT Audit Strategy and Programs Analyst. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT audit strategies and programs, contributing to the company's compliance and risk management efforts. His tenure at Federal Signal Corporation spans three years, during which he has applied his extensive auditing experience to enhance the organization's operational integrity.
Previous Experience in Auditing
Prior to his current position, Woods worked at Cushman & Wakefield as a Senior Audit Analyst from 2019 to 2021. He also held the role of Senior Internal Auditor at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas for six months in 2017. His career includes a significant tenure at Motorola Mobility, where he served as a Senior Internal Auditor from 2008 to 2011. These roles have equipped him with a diverse skill set in internal auditing and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Woods holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he earned from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois Chicago between 2013 and 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in auditing and compliance.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Woods has contributed to significant projects, such as assisting Motorola in its corporate split into Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility. He served as a project coordinator for the implementation of a warehouse management system for a multi-billion-dollar industrial management company. Additionally, he has managed fraud and advisory engagements at the University of Illinois and conducted operational, compliance, and financial audits for the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System.
Professional Development and Skills
Woods has developed a robust skill set in risk-based audits, focusing on SOX reviews and SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance. His experience includes leading audits for national healthcare companies and managing various audit engagements across multiple sectors. This expertise is complemented by his work as an Independent Consultant and his roles in various organizations, enhancing his capabilities in internal auditing and compliance management.