Sheila Brown, Cpa, Cfe
About Sheila Brown, Cpa, Cfe
Sheila Brown is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner currently serving as the Special Reviews Branch Chief at The National Institutes of Health. She has extensive experience in auditing, data analysis, and external audit procedures, with a background that includes roles at the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sheila Brown serves as the Special Reviews Branch Chief at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2021. In this role, she oversees audit processes and ensures compliance with federal regulations. Her responsibilities include conducting specialized reviews and enhancing the effectiveness of audit operations within the organization. Her position at NIH allows her to apply her extensive experience in external audit procedures and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Sheila Brown earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. She possesses expertise in Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and has developed strong skills in data analysis, which contribute to enhancing audit processes. Additionally, she holds a professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), further solidifying her qualifications in the field of auditing.
Background
Sheila Brown has a comprehensive background in auditing, having worked in various capacities within the field. Prior to her current role at NIH, she served as an Auditor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she worked at the Defense Contract Audit Agency, where she held positions as a Senior Auditor from 2009 to 2014 and as a Supervisory Auditor from 2014 to 2020. This diverse experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in external audit procedures.
Achievements at Defense Contract Audit Agency
During her tenure at the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Sheila Brown advanced from Senior Auditor to Supervisory Auditor over a span of six years. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing audit teams and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial audits. Her contributions helped improve audit processes and fostered a culture of accountability within the agency.