Zachary Porter , CISA

Senior Manager


“Working with Zach on a SOC2 readiness project has been enjoyable. I find that he is responsive to the nuances of our organization, flexible, and collaborative. He is available to work through any questions that we have and brings a positive attitude to the work at hand. Thanks, Zach!”
- IT Audit Manager, IDEXX

Zach is a senior manager in the information systems and risk assurance practice at Baker Newman Noyes. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with strong experience conducting SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations, IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, and outsourced internal audits. Zach serves a variety of clients, including public and private banks, healthcare organizations, and publicly-traded financial services institutions. Zach is also a member of BNN’s ESG service group. He has been with the firm since 2015, having previously worked as a mutual fund accountant at a third-party fund administrator.

Zach is an Honors College graduate from the University of Maine, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, summa cum laude, with a concentration in finance. He has also recently completed certificates in Data Analytics Core Concepts, Fundamentals of ESG, and Advanced SOC for Service Organizations from AICPA.

Three Things You Don’t Know About Me

  • My favorite vacation destination is Ocean City, New Jersey.
  • I proudly rode a six foot unicycle in the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2005.
  • I can quote virtually every episode of The Office.

Speaking Engagements

Business Activities

Membership Chair, The Institute of Internal Auditors – Downeast Maine Chapter

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Beta Gamma Sigma