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Our Services

Veridian Advisory LLC provides specialized SOX, Internal Audit, and Risk Advisory services for public and pre-IPO companies. Whether you’re building a program from scratch, stabilizing an inherited environment, or trying to get ahead of audit findings, we offer senior-level, hands-on support tailored to your reality.

SOX Compliance & 404 Program Management

Build a right-sized, audit-ready SOX program that supports clean opinions and reduces fire drills.

We can design, execute, or stabilize your SOX program end-to-end. From risk assessment and scoping through testing, documentation, and remediation, we help you create a program that stands up to external auditor scrutiny without overwhelming your internal teams.

Fractional SOX Leadership

Hands-on ownership of your SOX program, acting as your Fractional SOX Director.

  • Lead full SOX cycle end-to-end

  • Liaise directly with external auditors

  • Manage testing, issues, and deadlines

  • Oversee quarterly certifications

  • Prepare Audit Committee reporting

Annual SOX Risk Assessment & Scoping

A data-driven approach that ensures your program focuses on what matters.

  • Materiality & performance materiality

  • Significant account identification

  • Key business process scoping

  • Entity-level control evaluation

  • High/Medium/Low risk ranking

Controls Documentation & Walkthroughs

Audit-ready documentation that reflects your real operations.

  • Process narratives & flowcharts

  • RCM (risk & control matrix) development

  • Control design evaluation

  • Walkthroughs with business owners

  • Control rationalization

SOX Testing (TOD & TOE)

Independent, high-quality testing support.

  • Test of Design (TOD)

  • Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE)

  • Sampling

  • Evidence review

  • Deficiency identification & reporting

Control Remediation & Issue Resolution

Fast, practical solutions that strengthen your control environment.

  • Root-cause analysis

  • Remediation planning

  • Updated controls & documentation

  • Retesting support

  • External auditor coordination

IPO Readiness & Pre-IPO Controls

Prepare your organization for 404(a) and 404(b) requirements.

  • SOX readiness assessments

  • Controls implementation roadmap

  • Governance structure setup

  • PMO coordination

Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Flexible internal audit support—outsourced, co-sourced, or project-based—to deliver independent insight and strengthen risk management.

Internal Audit Outsourcing & Co-Sourcing

Full-cycle audit execution or partnership with your internal audit team.

  • Annual audit plan development

  • Operational, financial, and compliance audits

  • Issue tracking and follow-up

  • Audit Committee reporting

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Build or enhance your risk management framework.

  • Risk universe creation

  • Risk assessment methodology

  • Executive risk workshops

  • Risk registers

  • Board-ready reporting

Controls Optimization & Automation

Eliminate unnecessary work and improve control health.

  • Rationalize redundant controls

  • Increase automation in key areas

  • Improve evidence requirements

  • Recommend workflow & GRC tools

Financial Controls & Reporting Support

Strengthen core financial control processes.

  • Financial close controls

  • Journal entry review controls

  • Reconciliation framework

  • Subledger-to-GL integrity checks

  • Support for SEC reporting processes

Advisory, Training & PMO Support

Practical advisory and leadership support for Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams.

SOX & Internal Audit Training

Give your teams confidence with hands-on, real-world training.

  • Control owner training

  • Auditor testing training

  • Evidence documentation workshops

  • Audit readiness sessions

Policy & Procedure Development

Professional, consistent, and audit-ready documentation.

  • Accounting policies

  • Finance & operational procedures

  • Governance documentation

  • Templates & versioning

Project Management Office (PMO) Support

Structure and clarity for complex initiatives.

  • Timeline creation

  • Milestone tracking

  • Status reporting

  • Risk & issue logs

On-Demand Advisory Support

Flexible advisory engagement when you need senior expertise.

  • Controls consultation

  • Remediation coaching

  • Auditor alignment

  • Special projects

  • One-on-one executive advisory

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