Ivy Sheeler, CFE

Contact information: (330) 550 2227 | issheeler@ohioauditor.gov| linkedin.com/in/ivysheeler

Government financial auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner with 7+ years of public-sector audit experience conducting financial, compliance, and risk-based engagements for state and local entities, now expanding into IT auditing to build on a strong internal controls and risk foundation. Experienced in internal control evaluation, exception analysis, workpaper development, and analytical review, with growing knowledge of IT general controls. Brings an investigative mindset, regulatory research skills with a demonstrated eagerness to translate financial audit expertise into technology risk and information systems auditing.

Certifications

· Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

· Pursuing CPA – in process

Professional Experience

Auditor of State - Ohio

Assistant Auditor 3 | July 2018 - Present | Youngstown, Ohio

· Assess internal controls, identify control gaps and compliance exceptions — including access controls and data-handling weaknesses within financial systems — and develop clear workpaper support and conclusions for audit findings and management communication.

· Evaluate controls over financial data systems and electronic recordkeeping processes as part of compliance testing, applying risk-based thinking consistent with IT general controls concepts such as access management, change control, and data integrity.

· Plan and execute audit procedures for cash, receipts, disbursements, payroll, capital assets, debt, and other significant transaction cycles; analyze system-generated documentation, reconcile electronic records, and investigate unusual variances or exceptions.

· Lead and perform financial and compliance audits of public offices receiving state funds, executing engagements ranging from routine to high complexity in accordance with public-sector audit standards, office methodology, and emerging technology-risk considerations.

· Deliver training sessions to local government officials, including village fiscal officers, on financial compliance, internal controls, and preparation for audit scrutiny, building strong communication skills valued in IT audit reporting to non-technical stakeholders.

· selected as DITA Champion for the AOS East Region (2026).

· Represent the office at recruiting and speaking events

DJL Accounting, Ohio

Staff Accountant | 2017 - 2018 | Austintown, Ohio

· Bookkeeping, general ledger work, compilation and tax filing for corporate and individual tax return for federal, state and local tax returns.

Education

· Youngstown State University — Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting (2015 - 2017)

· San Beda College — Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Philippine Law (2007 - 2009)

· University of Santo Tomas — Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management (1999 - 2003)