Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services
Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
Leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory SOX and Internal Audit practice for SEC filers and prospective filers.Responsible for providing advisory services to help businesses implement sustainable risk management programs by optimizing business, financial, operational, and governance processes and internal controls. Services include internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing, internal control and risk assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) consulting and readiness, post-acquisition integration reviews, financial system implementation reviews, and financial accounting and reporting guidance.• Lead a diverse range of internal audit, SOX, and consulting projects through a hands-on and collaborative approach with a focus on client service.• Serve as the outsourced internal audit director for multiple publicly traded companies with regular reporting to the Audit Committee, executive management, and external auditors.• Create and execute internal audit plans for multiple clients using a risk-based approach, including focus on IT and entity-level risks. • Consult clients on risk management techniques, SOX 404(a) and 404(b) requirements, COSO 2013 framework, fraud risk awareness, IT General Controls, and internal control matters.