Brad Knoll
About Brad Knoll
Brad Knoll is an Internal Audit Director at Western & Southern Financial Group, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 18 years of experience in IT audit and consulting, with previous roles at Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton LLP.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Brad Knoll has been serving as the Internal Audit Director at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the IT Audit Senior Manager from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities include planning, execution, and supervision of client engagements, which encompass both integrated and non-integrated audits. During his tenure, he has collaborated with governance leaders on long-term projects aimed at overhauling and synthesizing the company’s IT control framework across various business segments.
Previous Experience in IT Audit and Consulting
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Brad Knoll worked at Ernst & Young as an IT Advisory Manager from 2004 to 2010. His experience also includes a position at Grant Thornton LLP as a BAS Manager from 2010 to 2015. Throughout his career, he has accumulated over 18 years of experience in IT audit and consulting, serving a diverse range of clients across multiple industries including automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Brad Knoll earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Miami University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in IT audit and consulting, enabling him to effectively evaluate financial applications and ERP systems, including SAP and Oracle.
Professional Skills and Contributions
In his professional roles, Brad Knoll has worked on SSAE 16 Attestations, which involved understanding the environment and testing the design appropriateness and operating effectiveness of control activities. His contributions have significantly impacted the IT control frameworks and audit processes within the organizations he has served.