Joy Free

Background

About Joy Free

As a trusted leader with over 10 years of Big 4 and audit experience, I serve global companies in evaluating and managing risk. My effective leadership style, coaching, and communications skills help build effective, high-performing teams. Coupled with my expertise in a broad range of ERP and systems solutions, US GAAP, internal controls, and audit standards enhances trust and builds strong relationships among team members, C-suite executives, and management teams. • Building Effective Teams • Results-Driven • Leadership Effectiveness • Communications Expertise Building Effective Teams Added planning, cadence, and feedback channels to reduce talent turnover and transform the audit function at Spirit Aerosystems. Built a performance development model and emphasized the criticality of individual and team development. Defined expectations and charted career pathways, dispelling reliance on tenure as a growth accelerator. Results-Driven Established high-performance expectations early and changed the culture around accountability, audit output, quality, and timeliness. Developed a mechanism for transparent deadlines and performance to budget, and is known for repairing and refreshing troubled audits. Leadership Effectiveness Dedicated to an inclusive leadership model with a natural ability to create followership among diverse audiences and stakeholders. Leveraged tools and assessments during team development to highlight the benefits of combining diversity of thought, background, and skillsets to achieve internal audit success. Sought out by peers for leadership and development guidance. Communications Expertise Presents powerfully in all settings: board, C-suite, management, staff, and training. Excels in written and verbal formats and naturally builds audience rapport and engagement. Seen as a thought leader skilled in teaching, presenting to professional organizations, and clearly articulating call-to-action messaging.