Samantha Bird
About Samantha Bird
Samantha Bird serves as the Internal Audit IT Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in Information Systems and Accounting Financial Reporting from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, she has extensive experience in IT audit management and compliance.
Work at US Foods
Samantha Bird has served as the Internal Audit IT Manager at US Foods since 2017. In this role, she oversees multiple audit projects with a strong emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) audits. Her responsibilities include managing the annual IT audit planning process, which focuses on technology and integrated process audits. She leads the scoping, execution, and reporting of SOX 404 compliance related to IT general computer controls, automated application controls, and report validation. Additionally, she provides training for department staff and other employees on IT industry best practices, internal controls, and data security.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Bird earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Information Systems and Accounting Financial Reporting from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She attended the university from 2003 to 2008, completing her studies over a five-year period. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in internal audit and IT risk management.
Professional Background
Before her current role at US Foods, Samantha Bird held various positions in the finance and audit sectors. She worked as a Co-Op Financial Analyst at DTE Energy in 2006 for four months and at General Motors in 2007 for seven months, both in the Greater Detroit Area. She then joined Deloitte, where she progressed through several roles, including Audit Senior from 2008 to 2012, Manager/Advisory IT Specialist from 2012 to 2015, and Manager in IT Risk Advisory from 2015 to 2017 in the Phoenix, Arizona Area.
Achievements in Audit Management
In her role as Internal Audit IT Manager, Samantha Bird has made significant contributions to the audit management process at US Foods. She leads the execution of SOX audits and ensures compliance with IT general computer controls and automated application controls. Her leadership in training staff on internal controls and data security reflects her commitment to enhancing the company's audit practices and maintaining high standards in IT governance.