Meredith Stein
About Meredith Stein
Meredith Stein serves as the Director of Risk Management and Audit Liaison at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2007. She has extensive experience in risk management and auditing, having previously held positions at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and KPMG.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Meredith Stein serves as the Director of Risk Management and Audit Liaison at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2007. In this role, she leads the NIH Audit Liaison Program, which involves managing audits conducted by the Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. Additionally, she oversees the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) Program, ensuring compliance and effective risk management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Prior to her current position, Meredith Stein worked as an Auditor at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from 2004 to 2007. During her three years in this role, she operated within the Washington D.C. Metro Area, focusing on compliance and risk assessment in the public sector.
Professional Background at KPMG
Meredith Stein gained significant experience as a Manager at KPMG from 1999 to 2004. Over the course of five years in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she worked on improving business processes through internal audits. Her role involved ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency within client organizations.
Education and Certifications
Meredith Stein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from American University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Chief Risk Officer Certificate from the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. This educational background supports her expertise in risk management and compliance.
Expertise in Risk Management and Compliance
Meredith Stein possesses specialized knowledge in OMB Circular A-123 and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which are critical frameworks for financial management and accountability in federal agencies. Her experience spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on enterprise risk management and internal audit processes.