Steven Wilberts
About Steven Wilberts
Steven Wilberts serves as the Head of Internal Audit at Recology, bringing extensive experience in fraud investigations and SOX reviews. He has held various leadership roles in internal audit across multiple companies, contributing to strategic audit functions and risk management.
Work at Recology
Steven Wilberts has been serving as the Head of Internal Audit at Recology since 2021. In this role, he provides strategic leadership to the audit functions and acts as a trusted business advisor. His responsibilities include overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His tenure at Recology has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in fraud investigations and SOX reviews to enhance the company's audit capabilities.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Recology, Steven Wilberts held several key positions in internal audit. He worked at Ascent Resources as Director of Internal Audit from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as Director of Internal Audit at Willbros from 2011 to 2015 and at Weatherford International Ltd from 2007 to 2010. His roles involved leading audit functions and aligning them with the objectives of Audit Committees and senior management.
Experience at KPMG and Ernst & Young
Steven Wilberts has significant experience in advisory services, having worked at KPMG US as Director of Advisory Services from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he was employed at Ernst & Young LLP as an Auditor from 1997 to 2000. These roles contributed to his expertise in enterprise risk management and process improvement, further enhancing his capabilities in internal audit.
Educational Background
Steven Wilberts earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and auditing.
Leadership in Audit Functions
Throughout his career, Steven Wilberts has demonstrated leadership in building and restructuring internal audit functions. He has served as Chief Audit Executive for both public and private companies, including pre-IPO organizations. His ability to align audit functions with organizational objectives has been a key aspect of his professional contributions.