Mission Statement
Audit & Advisory Services (AAS) shall assist the Board of Trustees, Officers and members of management by providing guidance and assurance that the goals and objectives of the University's academic and business units are achieved in a manner commensurate with the ethical standards and Catholic values of the University.
To this end, AAS shall facilitate the effective execution of its responsibilities by:
- Identifying and evaluating those risks inherent to the University (e.g., business, operational, financial, information technology, reputation, etc.);
- Reviewing University operations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies, as well as management instructions, policies and procedures;
- Recommending enhancements to the current operational and technological environment to achieve and ensure the economy, effectiveness and efficiency of its academic and business units.
The access and authority of AAS to carry out its responsibilities has been defined in the President's Letter.
Personnel
- Roger P. Mahoney, Chief Audit Executive
Roger joined AAS in August 2009, and has over twenty years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal auditing and regulatory compliance. Roger was previously employed by NiSource Inc., a fortune 500 energy company located in Merrillville, IN. From 1997 to July 2009, he held several management positions at NiSource including Manager of Corporate Accounting, Director of Internal Audit and Director of Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, and was also a member of NiSource’s Executive Leadership Council and Risk Management Committee. Prior to his career with NiSource, Roger spent seven years as a Division Controller for a hotel management company and three years with Universal Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. in an effort to take the company public. Roger graduated from Governors State University in 1988 with a BA in Accounting and earned his EMBA from the University of Notre Dame in 2005.
- Jeremy D.
Miller, CPA, MBA, Audit Manager
Jeremy joined AAS in May 2002. Before coming to the University, he was employed by Crowe Chizek & Company LLC as a staff auditor in the Commercial Services Group. While at Crowe, his duties included performing and planning audits, reviews and compilations, as well as preparing and reviewing tax returns. His primary area of audit responsibility with AAS is the Athletic Department, including NCAA compliance. From January 2005 through July 2006, he also worked as a Business Process Analyst on the University's Banner HR/Payroll module implementation team; he also acted as the department's Interim Director from December 2008 through July 2009. Jeremy graduated from Purdue University in 1999 with a BS in Accounting and earned his MBA from Notre Dame in 2002.
- Andrew C. Roeder, CPA, MSA, Senior Audit Consultant
Andy joined AAS in November 2003. He comes to us from Ernst & Young LLP in Indianapolis where he was employed as a Senior Auditor. Andy obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University and his Masters in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. In his capacity as a Senior Audit Consultant, Andy's primary responsibilities have included auditing the University's construction activities, and most recently, auditing the the University’s compliance with the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 (i.e., governmental accounting standards).
- Charles E. Keller, CPA, Senior Audit Consultant
Charlie joined AAS in August 2005. He came to Notre Dame from the University of Portland, where he graduated in May 2005 with a BBA in Accounting and a Theology minor. As an undergraduate, Charlie managed his own commercial fishing business on the Oregon Coast. Currently, his primary responsibility with AAS is testing the University's investments and endowment balances; he is also experienced in auditing compliance with the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 (i.e., governmental accounting standards).
- Aaron Frick, CIA, MBA, Senior Audit Consultant
Aaron joined AAS in October 2008. He previously worked at Conn-Selmer, Inc., as a Business Process/Compliance Manager. While at Conn-Selmer, his duties included Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and process improvement in the corporate office. Aaron graduated from Indiana State University in 2000 with degrees in Finance and Economics and earned an MBA from Butler University in 2004.
- OPEN, Senior IT Audit Consultant
- Kelli R. Kalisik, Audit Consultant
- Mindy R. Epley, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kelli joined AAS in September 2006. Prior to joining AAS, she was employed at the University in the Academic Services for Student-Athletes department. Kelli graduated from Notre Dame in 2003 with a BBA in Management. She received her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan in 2004. Kelli's responsibilities with AAS include auditing student activities/academic departments.
Mindy joined AAS in June 2004. She comes to the University from Quality Dining, Inc., where she was employed as a Safety & Security Assistant in the Legal Department for nine years. Prior to that, she was a stay-at-home mom for four years. Mindy began her professional career working eight years at First Citizens Bank, N.A., in Michigan City, Indiana.