Columbus, OH

Will Bauer, CPA

Digital Assurance & Transparency Senior Associate @ PwC
Specialized in Financial Services Risk & Controls

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Background

A CPA and Senior Associate in PwC's Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) practice, specializing in AICPA control examinations, SOX 404 controls testing, and risk advisory for financial services clients. Skilled at balancing multi-workstream engagements while solving complex problems, navigating emerging technology risks, and building trusted relationships.

Experience spans SOX 404 testing, SOC 1 & SOC 2 examinations, and consulting engagements focused on risk assessments & control mapping. Working with a diverse range of clients — from super-regional banks and quasi-government organizations, to insurance conglomerates and growing fintechs — has built a well-rounded perspective on how different organizations approach risk and compliance. Particular areas of expertise include Identity & Access Management (IAM), SWIFT network (CSCF) & cybersecurity controls, and emerging technology risks (cloud environments & blockchain technology). Having project managed 11 concurrent workstreams across 7 clients while maintaining timely, high-quality outputs — balancing competing priorities is something clients and teams have come to rely on.

Experience

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DA&T Senior Associate
PwC · Jul 2025–Present · Columbus, OH

Leading controls and assurance engagements for top-tier financial services clients. Project managed 11 concurrent workstreams across 7 clients.

Risk Assessment SWIFT CSCF
DA&T Experienced Associate
PwC · Jul 2024–Jun 2025 · Columbus, OH

Planned and executed SOX 404, SOC 1, SOC 2, and AICPA Examination engagements. Oversaw review and supervision of junior staff and offshore team members.

Risk Assessment SWIFT CSCF SOC 1 & 2
DA&T Associate
PwC · Jul 2023–Jun 2024 · Columbus, OH

Played an instrumental role in the planning and execution of SOX 404, SOC 1, SOC 2, and AICPA Examination engagements in the financial services industry.

Risk Assessment ITGCs SOX 404

Education

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Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Miami University · Farmer School of Business
Aug 2022–May 2023 · GPA 3.87
Commencement Speaker Beta Alpha Psi Executive Honor
BS Accounting
Miami University · Farmer School of Business
Aug 2019–May 2023 · GPA 3.8
Magna Cum Laude Senior Service Award

Skills

Core
Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Leadership Business Ethics Customer Service
Technical
Risk Assessment Internal Controls SOX 404 SOC 1 & 2 SWIFT CSCF ITGCs IAM AICPA Examinations
Tools
Excel ★ Word ★ PowerPoint ★ Power BI Alteryx Power Automate

Leadership

Miami University Student Foundation
Co-Executive Chair · VP Sponsorship
Sep 2019–May 2023 · 3 yr 9 mo

Fundraised for eight student scholarship endowments; planned campus traditions and events; engaged alumni with the Alumni Association.

Business Student Advisory Council
Inclusion Committee Chair · VP External Relations
Feb 2020–May 2023 · 3 yr 4 mo

Recruited 60+ applicants; ran D&I programming week; launched a student newsletter during COVID-19; presented to the Dean's Suite.

Asian American Association
Treasurer
Nov 2019–May 2023 · 3 yr 7 mo

Secured $15,000+ in university funding; raised $5,000 for cultural events; managed budgets for 30+ events with a 10-member executive team.

MUAA Columbus Chapter
Leadership Team Member
Mar 2024–Present

Serving on the leadership team of the Miami University Alumni Association's Columbus chapter.

Hobbies

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Get In Touch

Always happy to connect — whether to exchange ideas, discuss trends in financial services risk and technology, or explore new opportunities.