Kerry Gilchrist - Vice President of Internal Audit Services
Kerry Gilchrist has been a member of the RF audit team since January 2015 and currently holds the position of vice president of internal audit services. As the RF’s vice president for internal audit, she oversees and directs the independent appraisal of RF operations to minimize risk, support the efficient and effective delivery of services to customers, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of corporate records and reports. She acts as a consultant with all levels of management on matters of risk, control, and compliance and reports through the Audit Committee of the RF Board of Directors. She serves all the State University of New York campus locations with research or innovation activity.
Ms. Gilchrist has over 20 years of audit experience, including internal, external, and compliance auditing. Before joining the RF, Ms. Gilchrist was a senior auditor at Alexander W. Cruden & Co., CPAs in Albany, NY. In this role, she performed external audits, reviews, and compilation engagements and compiled tax returns for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
Ms. Gilchrist is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Association of College and University Auditors, and the New York State Society of CPAs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the College of Saint Rose.
Contact Information:
Phone: (518) 434-7107
E-mail: kerry.gilchrist@rfsuny.org