Ben Hercules

Background

About Ben Hercules

At the core of my professional journey is a relentless drive to improve business through strategic audits and risk management. I am passionate about identifying inefficiencies, uncovering hidden opportunities, and fostering compliance in every organization I work with. My passion for driving operational excellence fuels my dedication to making impactful contributions. Guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and creativity, I strive to create environments where both teams and systems operate at their peak performance. I bring a wealth of knowledge in operational and financial audits, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and fraud investigation. My expertise includes ESG and root-cause analysis. Leveraging creative leadership, I have consistently provided strategic oversight, ensuring that all detailed work is executed with precision and accountability. My proficiency in managing audit plans, risk assessments, and procedural compliance positions me as a valuable asset in any audit or risk management scenario. Throughout my career, I’ve led audits that have secured multimillion-dollar recoveries and operational savings, such as overseeing third-party audits that resulted in cost recoveries of $10 million and implementing systems that saved $1 million annually. I have also been instrumental in revalidating critical certification programs, such as the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), saving the company millions in inspection costs. In addition, I’ve enhanced sustainability and climate risk reporting processes, reducing documentation errors by 50% year-over-year. Engaging with professional communities, I am a longstanding chapter member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Dallas. I am committed to leveraging my extensive audit and risk management experience to drive meaningful changes in your organization. My goal is to create clear, actionable insights that increase business efficiency and financial prudence. Whether through strategic audits, compliance reviews, or developing future auditing talent, I am dedicated to adding value and ensuring your organization's long-term success. Let's connect and explore how I can support your business objectives with my expertise.