Nick Russell Managing Director Nick is a Managing Director based in Dallas, bringing over 15 years of internal audit and risk consulting experience to his role. He leads technology audit efforts in the Dallas market, guiding teams in resolving complex client challenges across a wide range of industries.Nick supports clients throughout the full internal audit lifecycle and in implementing and sustaining internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) programs. His core areas of focus include IT audit, project risk advisory services, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.A recognized thought leader, Nick is a frequent public speaker on topics such as the evolving role of the internal audit advisor, project risk, emerging IT risks, and the development of the technology audit universe. In 2024, he was honored for his leadership in learning and development through the creation of a Project Risk Advisory training program, which earned a prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence Award.Major ProjectsIT audit program leader for a fortune 100 airlineIT audit program leader for a large public higher education institutionLed IT audit program transformations for multiple complex organizationsServed as a internal audit project risk advisor for multiple global organizations supporting over 100 implementations and transformationsLed IT general controls and application control compliance functions (SOX 404B) for many public companies including several pre-IPO IT control readiness assessments.Areas of ExpertiseIT AuditProject Risk AdvisorySarbanes Oxley Compliance (SOX)CybersecurityIT ResilienceThird Party Risk ManagementApplication SecuritySAP SystemsIndustry ExpertiseAirlinesHigher EducationInsuranceFinancial ServicesReal EstateManufacturing and DistributionEducationB.B.A – Management Information Systems, The University of Texas at AustinProfessional Memberships and CertificationsCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
