Benjamin Godsey, Cisa
About Benjamin Godsey, Cisa
Benjamin Godsey is the Director of IT Audit at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in auditing and assurance roles, having worked for various organizations including MCM CPAs & Advisors and Yum! Brands.
Current Role at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Benjamin Godsey serves as the Director of IT Audit at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the IT audit functions, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of IT controls within the organization. His expertise contributes to the integrity of the company's IT systems and processes.
Previous Experience at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Before his current role, Benjamin Godsey worked at Churchill Downs Incorporated as a Senior IT Auditor from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he was responsible for conducting audits related to IT systems and processes, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Professional Background in Audit and Assurance
Benjamin Godsey has a diverse professional background in audit and assurance. He began his career at MCM CPAs & Advisors, where he held multiple roles including Assurance Intern, Senior Assurance Associate, Assurance Supervisor, and IT Assurance Associate from 2014 to 2019. He also worked as a Senior Audit Analyst at Yum! Brands and as an IT SOX Audit Analyst from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Qualifications
Benjamin Godsey earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also briefly studied Economics at Prague University of Economics and Business in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in audit and IT.
Internship Experience
In addition to his professional roles, Benjamin Godsey gained valuable experience through internships. He worked as an Accounting Intern at Humana from 2013 to 2014 and as an Accounting Co-op at Emerson Process Management (TopWorx) in 2013. These internships contributed to his understanding of accounting and audit processes.