Experienced Leadership - Providing Internal Audit & Compliance Services for More than 30 Years

Now offering freelance services to US public companies, international companies and subsidiaries; and providing global training to audit, ERM and compliance professionals. Stephen has mentored and developed more than 10+ public company Chief Audit Executives and provides coaching and problem solving services for internal audit and compliance professionals. Interested in leveraging my expertise to serve in a public company Audit Committe Board of Director position.

As a former Chief Audit Executive, Chief Compliance Officer and Big Four consultant, Stephen Shelton has developed and enhanced internal audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Compliance functions in a variety of challenging and highly competitive industries. Intuitive, insightful, and analytical, Stephen serves as a trusted business advisor to senior management and Audit Committees. He has extensive international experience leading global audit teams to conduct financial, operational, IT, process improvement, complex revenue recognition, anti-corruption compliance (FCPA), fraud investigations and Sox testing engagements. He also has a demonstrated track record teaming and communicating with Audit Committees and senior management to assess financial and business risk; drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency improvement opportunities; and establish a “third line of defense” proportionate to company risk appetites. Stephen is also a warm, inspirational and mentoring leader known for recruiting and developing top talent.

Expertise:

• Collaborative, progressive, highly professional compliance and internal audit executive with “servant leader” management style.

• Risk-based, cost effective, value-driven financial, operational and IT audit consulting services.

• Licensed CPA with SEC, US GAAP and financial reporting expertise.

• Enterprise Risk Management expertise; Hotline implementation and administration; Certified Ethics & Compliance Professional (CCEP).

• Led outsourced internal audit functions and migrated outsourced functions “in-house”.

• Information technology audit background (CISA), and cyber security experience.

• Multi-industry background including specialty retail, technology, financial services, government services, media & publishing, radio & television broadcasting, telecommunications, air transportation, construction, and manufacturing.

• Nationally recognized “thought leader”, speaker and author on internal audit best practices, risk management, governance and talent development.