Steve Mitrick, Cisa, Cpa
About Steve Mitrick, Cisa, Cpa
Steve Mitrick is the Manager of Internal Audit at Coterra Energy, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting and has extensive experience in internal auditing, IT security, and data analysis.
Work at Coterra Energy
Steve Mitrick has served as the Manager of Internal Audit at Coterra Energy since 2014. In this role, he has directed the transition to an in-house IT audit function, moving away from a fully outsourced arrangement. His responsibilities include developing custom reports to enhance audit coverage and automate audit activities. He utilizes various programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, PowerQueryM, PowerBI, PowerShell, and VBA to support IT and business users in control performance and process improvement.
Education and Expertise
Steve Mitrick holds a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) from the University of Toledo, which he completed from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS) from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in internal audit and compliance.
Background in Internal Audit
Before joining Coterra Energy, Steve Mitrick gained extensive experience in internal audit roles. He worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at Cloud Peak Energy from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he held positions at Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2011 and at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Assurance Senior Associate from 2007 to 2010. His early career included a role as an Accountant at the Medical University of Ohio Foundation from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements in IT Security and Compliance
Steve Mitrick completed an IT Security & Compliance engagement that focused on identifying and defining security controls, which were mapped to the NIST 800-53 Framework. He has also developed innovative data-driven tests in various areas, including segregation of duties, application security, revenue, expenditures, inventory, and master files. These contributions reflect his commitment to enhancing internal audit practices and ensuring compliance.