Bringing together a diverse community of food retail industry 
financial executives and internal auditors.


Modern-based Leadership for a Modern World.

The 2019 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference is the retail industry specific forum designed just for you. This unique event provides an opportunity for attendees to network, share ideas and address challenges and opportunities in their respective companies. An education program designed by your peers will address emerging financial and internal auditing issues and trends as well as key operational topics relevant to your business. Join us to stay ahead of what's next.  



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Designed for and by financial executives and internal auditing professionals in the retail grocery industry, the financial executive and internal audit conference provides you with a unique opportunity to:

  • Enhance professional and personal skills to improve controls, lower costs and ensure compliance
  • Gain valuable tools to drive sales and stimulate growth
  • Collaborate and connect with people who speak your language
  • Position yourself for professional advancement
  • Earn CE credits for attending (receive more in 2019!)



"Our company has been attending the FMI Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference for over 20 years.  It provides relevant information and CPE sessions that are actually enjoyable to attend!  Over the years, I have developed many great industry relationships. It is a 'must' attend for food retailers – a good return on your money and time for the investment." Gregg Maxwell, Group Vice President NSC, Controller Retail Acctg/Payroll

EXPECT TO:

  • Earn CPE credits. Learn More

  • Ignite valuable business relationships through networking and sharing best practices.

  • Take home actionable solutions to problems that impact the bottom line.

  • Gain valuable tools to drive sales, stimulate growth, improve controls and ensure compliance.

WE PROMISE:

  • Attend expert-led sessions on payment disruption, perpetual inventory, robotic process automation, anti-money laundering (AML), artificial intelligence and more.

  • A retail-focused learning opportunity that offers unrivaled value.

  • Receive updates on important food retail regulatory and legislative issues.

 


EVENT FEATURES:

  • Keynote presentations focusing on soft skills.

  • Industry-specific sessions and panel discussions.

  • Peer-to-peer roundtable discussions and idea exchanges.

  • Fun and relaxing social event.

  • A fantastic location at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, to make your Texas visit truly unforgettable! 
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Thank you to our sponsors!

Speakers

Valdis Undiks

Strategic Account Compliance Advisor, Western Union Compliance

Bill Jelen

Host, MrExcel.com

John Moore

Branding Expert and Marketing Mastermind, Starbucks and Whole Foods

Wayne Rosa

Director of Maintenance – Food Lion, LLC, Retail Business Services, LLC

Michael Lockard

CFO, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.

Kathy Fulton

Executive Director, American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)

Dan Amat

Audit Partner, KPMG LLP

Elizabeth Miller

National Audit Industry Lead Partner for Retail, KPMG LLP

Adam Goodliss

Director of Consumer and Retail Strategy, KPMG

Mark Belford

Managing Director and Leader of Consumer and Retail Corporate Finance, KPMG

Craig Moyer

Director, the Stores Consulting Group

Kevin Lee

Manager, the Stores Consulting Group

Bill Naughton

Manager, Corporate Internal Audit, SpartnNash Company

Sam DiCarlo

Chief Financial Officer & SVP, Administration, The Food Marketing Institute

Gregg Maxwell

Group Vice President NSC, Controller Retail Accounting and Payroll, Albertsons Companies

Clay Oliver

Chief Financial Officer, Brookshire Brothers, Inc.

Andy Harig

Senior Director, Sustainability, Tax & Trade, Food Marketing Institute

Kindra Hall

Speaker, Author, Communication Expert

Andrew Nodes

VP, Retail Accounts, Instacart

Hilary Thesmar

Chief Food & Product Safety Officer & VP, Food Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute

Benton Blaine

Manager, Location Investment Services, Ernst & Young LLP.

Rose Burden

Executive Director Southeast Incentives Leader, Indirect Tax Services, Ernst 7 Young LLP

Michael Howse

Vice President, Internal Audit and Asset Protection, SpartanNash Company

Bryan Thompson

Director, Security, and Risk Services, RSM US LLP

Kevin Coupe

Content Guy/ Prime Storyteller, MorningNewsBeat.com, Producer/Co-Host, “The Innovation Conversation” Podcast Author, “Retail Rules! 52 Ways To Achieve Retail Success,” & Co-Author, “The Big Picture: Essential Business Lessons From The Movies”

Scott Moses

Managing Director, Head-Food Retail & restaurant Investment Banking, PJ Solomon
Get a sneak peek of the kind of crucial content you'll experience at the 2018 Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference.

The Food Economics: Making Sense of Marketplace Trends, Shifts and Opportunities webinar recording is your complimentary appetizer for a meal of knowledge.

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