Lateesha Christian
Jonesboro
Summary
Senior Internal Audit and Risk Leader with 10+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide internal audit, SOX, K-SOX, and J-SOX compliance programs across complex, multi-entity environments. Proven expertise in audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control design and operating effectiveness, remediation management, and external auditor coordination. Recognized for strong audit judgment, governance leadership, and the ability to deliver executive-level insights that improve compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management effectiveness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Superior Essex
Atlanta
04.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide K-SOX audit planning, execution, and reporting, including risk assessment, walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing across multiple entities.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, resulting in a 30% reduction in identified control deficiencies through disciplined remediation execution.
- Identify control gaps and assess root cause, severity, and remediation priority in collaboration with process owners and executive stakeholders.
- Oversee and manage co-sourced audit partners, ensuring alignment with audit scope, timelines, and quality standards.
- Coordinate closely with external auditors to support walkthroughs, establish reliance strategies, and manage audit dependencies.
- Facilitate cross-functional remediation meetings and track corrective action plans through closure.
- Deliver training to process and control owners on SOX/K-SOX requirements, control responsibilities, and evidence expectations.
Senior Internal Auditor
Avery Dennison
Mentor
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Helped establish and support a high-performing North American internal audit team aligned to global audit strategy.
- Developed and implemented a risk-based audit methodology and enterprise risk assessment framework.
- Executed operational, financial, and compliance audits, delivering timely, actionable recommendations to management.
- Prepared executive-ready audit reports and led closing meetings to drive remediation and accountability.
- Identified cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities through process and control analysis.
Senior Internal Auditor
AGC America, Inc.
Alpharetta
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Planned and executed internal audits and J-SOX compliance testing, assessing key financial and operational controls.
- Evaluated control design and operating effectiveness and reported deficiencies with clear remediation guidance.
- Supported annual audit planning and enterprise risk assessment activities.
- Partnered with management across North America to prioritize process improvement initiatives.
- Maintained strong audit execution during remote fieldwork environments, including COVID-19 disruptions.
Executive Director of Internal Audit
Southeastrans
College Park
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Built and led the Internal Audit function from inception, managing an 8-member audit team.
- Directed financial, operational, and compliance audits focused on program integrity and risk management.
- Presented audit findings and risk insights to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Developed remediation strategies and governance processes that improved compliance and operational efficiency.
- Supported state contract bids through audit analytics, reporting, and executive presentations.
Senior Internal Auditor
Southeastrans
College Park
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Designed audit programs and testing procedures to address operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Standardized audit workpapers, reporting, and methodologies to improve audit consistency and efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored audit staff to build a scalable, high-performing audit team.
Internal Auditor
Ricoh Americas
Tucker
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Performed SOX 404 testing and evaluated financial reporting controls using COSO and COBIT frameworks.
- Led control testing initiatives that reduced warehouse incidents by 60%.
- Collaborated with management to remediate control deficiencies and strengthen internal controls.
Analyst, Audit & Quality Assurance
Ricoh Americas
Duluth
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed performance metrics and quality dashboards for senior management.
- Conducted operational audits and process reviews to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Supported quality management training initiatives across the organization.
Supervisor, Order Management
Ricoh Americas
Duluth
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Led operational teams through restructuring and process improvement initiatives.
- Standardized training programs, improving customer satisfaction by 12%.
- Served as escalation point for operational and compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
Shorter University
Duluth, GASkills
- Internal Audit Leadership
- SOX / K-SOX / J-SOX Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Audit Planning
- Control Design & Operating Effectiveness
- External Auditor Coordination & Reliance
- Remediation Strategy & Gap Closure
- Enterprise & Operational Controls
- Governance & Audit Reporting
- Co-Sourced Team Oversight
- Process Improvement & Efficiency
Affiliations
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Member
Technology And Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- QAD
- MX Open
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Power BI
- OneStream
- ADP
- Concur
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Superior Essex
04.2024 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Avery Dennison
09.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
AGC America, Inc.
06.2019 - 09.2023
Executive Director of Internal Audit
Southeastrans
01.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Internal Auditor
Southeastrans
03.2016 - 12.2017
Internal Auditor
Ricoh Americas
03.2013 - 03.2016
Analyst, Audit & Quality Assurance
Ricoh Americas
08.2011 - 02.2013
Supervisor, Order Management
Ricoh Americas
05.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
Shorter University