Sam Opat, Cpa
About Sam Opat, Cpa
Sam Opat is a Senior Internal Auditor at Patterson Companies, Inc., with a background in accounting and risk consulting. He previously worked at Deloitte in various roles, including Tax Intern and IT Risk Consultant, and completed his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Patterson Companies
Sam Opat has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. as a Senior Internal Auditor since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with regulations. His work contributes to the overall financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization.
Experience at Deloitte
Prior to his current position, Sam Opat gained extensive experience at Deloitte. He served as a Tax Intern for three months in 2017, followed by a two-year tenure as an IT Risk Consultant from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He briefly held the role of IT Risk Senior Consultant for two months in 2020, further enhancing his expertise in risk assessment and management.
Internship Experience
In addition to his roles at Deloitte, Sam Opat interned at Kohl's Department Stores in 2016 as an Enterprise Risk Services Intern for two months. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in enterprise risk management and exposure to corporate risk strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sam Opat earned his degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, which he applies in his auditing and risk management roles.