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Chris Boyd-Witherspooon
Internal Audit | SOX & Risk Management | Control Design & Process Improvement
About Me
I specialize in internal audit, SOX compliance, and risk management, helping organizations build control environments that actually work in practice — not just on paper.
My experience spans telecom, airlines, real estate, manufacturing, energy, and government, supporting both private and public companies. I design control frameworks, map processes, develop audit and testing plans, and lead remediation efforts to close gaps and strengthen governance.
I’m highly process-oriented and enjoy turning complex, unstructured environments into something clear, efficient, and defensible. I also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure controls align with how work is actually performed day to day.
Jurisdiction
United States
Experience
Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Independent Business Consultant US Compliance Consultants
2025 - Present
• Led SOX compliance projects to prepare companies for IPO readiness • Performed SOX 404 risk assessments, control walkthroughs, and testing to evaluate compliance with SEC reporting and internal control frameworks (COSO). • Conduct ITGC (General IT Controls) and Application Controls testing, including user access and change management, to support SOX 404 compliance and control effectiveness. Partnered with business and technical teams to align on controls and compliance and support change management to embed strong internal control practices. • Collaborate with executive leadership and audit committees to guide strategic decisions
Education
Masters of FinanceKennesaw State University
1996 - 1998
Degree of English StudiesUniversity of Georgia
1987 - 1992
Certification
Total Certifications2
Six Sigma - green belt
2003
Georgia Life Insurance License
State of Georgia
2019 - 2030
Skills
Core skills0
Languages2
Languages
English
German