Daniel Haines
About Daniel Haines
Daniel Haines serves as the Senior Director of Internal Controls at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Towson University, and he previously worked for 11 years at PwC in Internal Audit and Risk Assurance.
Work at Transamerica
Daniel Haines serves as the Senior Director of Internal Controls at Transamerica, a role he has held since 2018. Based in the Baltimore, Maryland area, he provides oversight and support for benefit plan audits, specifically the 11K and 5500 audits related to Transamerica's recordkeeping services. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to enhance the control environment and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Haines earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He later obtained his MBA from Towson University, completing the program between 2010 and 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in internal controls and risk management.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Daniel Haines worked at PwC for 11 years, where he held the position of Director in Internal Audit and Risk Assurance from 2007 to 2018. His experience at PwC equipped him with extensive knowledge in internal audit processes and risk assessment, which he applies in his current role.
Achievements
In his current position, Daniel Haines collaborates with Risk and Internal Audit functions to promote continuous improvement and efficiency within the control environment at Transamerica. His work in supporting benefit plan audits demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational effectiveness.