Walk into your next audit with nothing to fear.
We design practical, right-sized controls that protect your business, satisfy auditors and lenders, and don't bury your team in paperwork.
The problems this solves
Prior audit findings
Your auditors flagged deficiencies, and the same comments keep coming back each year.
A small team, big access
A few people can create vendors, approve payments, and record entries, which is a fraud and error risk.
Investor or IPO pressure
A raise, acquisition, or public listing is on the horizon and you need SOX-ready controls.
Controls on paper only
Policies exist, but there's no evidence they operate, and testing is a scramble.
What's included
- Risk assessment across financial reporting, cash, and IT
- Risk and control matrix (RCM) design, right-sized to your company
- Segregation of duties analysis with compensating controls
- SOX 404 readiness, walkthroughs, and narratives
- Control testing and remediation support
- Audit preparation: PBC lists, evidence, and auditor coordination
- Automated controls and system access reviews
Our process
- Assess riskIdentify where material misstatement or fraud could realistically occur.
- Design controlsDefine key controls, owners, frequency, and evidence, with no unnecessary ones.
- ImplementEmbed controls into your systems and close process, automating where possible.
- TestPerform walkthroughs and test operating effectiveness before the auditors do.
- SustainQuarterly monitoring and a simple calendar so controls keep running.
Deliverables
- Risk assessment and scoping memo
- Risk and control matrix with control owners
- Segregation of duties matrix and access review
- Process narratives and flowcharts
- Testing workpapers and remediation tracker
Tools we use
Frequently asked questions
We're private. Do we really need SOX-style controls?
Not the full regime, but lenders, investors, and auditors increasingly expect documented controls. We build a right-sized version that protects you now and scales if you go public or get acquired.
How do you handle segregation of duties with a small team?
We map who can do what, remove the riskiest conflicts, and design compensating controls such as management review and system alerts where full separation isn't practical.
Can you work with our external auditors?
Yes. We coordinate with them directly to agree scope and evidence. We remain independent of the audit itself.
How long does SOX readiness take?
Readiness for a mid-sized company typically takes 4 to 9 months, depending on the number of processes, systems, and existing documentation.
Ready to see your numbers clearly?
Tell us where finance feels heavy. We'll show you what's possible and where to start, with no obligation and no jargon.