Trisha Venkatachellam
@trishavenkatachellam
Assurance director and CPA driving controls, compliance, and audit transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven finance and accounting executive with 13+ years leading audit functions for global organizations, specializing in PCAOB, SOX, and complex public company engagements. I have a proven record of building and mentoring high-performing teams, delivering national methodology and transformation initiatives, and partnering with C-suite executives to embed sustainable process improvements.
My background spans Big 4 public accounting and large-scale manufacturing environments where I led PCAOB audits, remediated material weaknesses, issued firmwide guidance on internal controls, and enhanced audit quality and efficiency. I bring a strategic, hands-on approach to risk assessment, operational improvement, and talent development to support high-growth and regulated organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead high-impact public company engagements focusing on internal controls, PCAOB compliance, and SOX remediation while mentoring teams and embedding sustainable process improvements.
Developed and issued national guidance on internal controls and risk assessment and led audit transformation initiatives to enhance firmwide execution quality and efficiency.
Managed PCAOB audits for SEC-registered clients, overseeing SOX 404 testing, remediation of material weaknesses, and implementation of internal control enhancements.
Directed audit engagements to resolve complex technical issues, enhance audit controls, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership for mitigating control weaknesses.
Managed a portfolio of clients delivering high-quality audit and assurance services within budget and timelines while strengthening relationships with finance executives to drive operational improvements.
Led audit teams up to 10 professionals for billion-dollar multinational public companies, ensuring PCAOB and GAAP compliance and remediating internal control weaknesses.
Conducted audits and prepared annual financial statements for corporations, trusts, and private entities while building technical foundations in audit methodology and internal control evaluation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA), Accounting
2010 - 2011
Completed the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) to advance technical accounting and auditing competencies.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Accounting Science, Accounting Science
2009 - 2010
Completed a Bachelor of Accounting Science program focused on foundational accounting principles and financial reporting.
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