Gartner Expert

Brian Andersen

Sr Director, Advisory

Brian Andersen advises internal audit executives of Fortune 500 companies across various industries and geographies. He has led multi-member webinar and virtual meetings across both practices.

Brian has partnered closely with the Gartner research team to develop case studies and tools to support client initiatives, has also co-authored white papers for both audit and risk practices.

Mr. Andersen brings 20 years experience and has held accounting and internal audit management positions in Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies directing accounting policy oversight, risk assessment, and execution of internal audits across all functions of the enterprise. Prior to joining the Audit and Risk Advisory team, he managed the investor relations practice at Gartner and served as an Advisor for Finance leaders.

Brian was a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia along with being a certified internal auditor and certified information systems auditor. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife, two kids, and puppy.

Previous experience

Mr. Andersen has held accounting and internal audit management positions in Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies directing accounting policy oversight, risk assessment, and execution of internal audits across all functions of the enterprise. Most recently, he managed the investor relations practice at CEB and joined CEB as a senior advisor in the Finance practice.

Professional background

Calibre CPA Group, Supervising Senior Auditor, 3 years

General Dynamics (Corporate Headquarters), Manager, Internal Audit, 5 years

Harman International, Manager, Accounting Operations, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Audit Function Strategy and Management

  • Audit Planning and Risk Coverage

  • CAE Strategic Leadership

Education

Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information Systems Auditor

Licensed CPA in state of Virginia from 2007-2012

B.B.A., Accounting (Concentration in Accounting Information Systems)

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