SOX ITGC
The 5 Most Common ITGC Deficiencies — And How to Fix Them Fast
Access management gaps, missing change tickets, and weak segregation of duties top the list every year. Here's how to close them before your auditors arrive.
Harris Monroe delivers independent, audit-ready compliance support — without the inefficiencies of junior-staffed firms. Every engagement is led by a seasoned director with deep Big Four roots.
"We deliver what the Big Four charges for — at a boutique level, without the overhead."
Harris Monroe is a boutique compliance consultancy built on a singular focus: SOX IT, SOC readiness, and ITGC controls. Unlike large firms that assign junior associates to your most sensitive compliance work, every Harris Monroe engagement is personally led by a senior director.
Founded and led by Mandy Harris, the firm brings over 30 years of deep IT controls experience to every client — spanning oil and gas, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, insurance, and more. Mandy's background includes 11 years in public accounting at a Big Four firm and nearly 20 years leading compliance across industry roles.
The result: fast turnaround, practical solutions, and documentation that holds up to auditor scrutiny — every time.
Work With UsNo junior staff. No hand-offs. Every client works directly with experienced professionals who have walked in your shoes.
Director
With over 30 years of IT controls experience, Mandy is a former Big Four auditor who has led compliance programs across oil & gas, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, and more. Her 11 years in public accounting plus nearly 20 years in industry roles give her an unmatched perspective on what auditors need — and how to deliver it.
Senior Manager
Carrie brings deep hands-on expertise in ITGC testing, remediation, and audit preparation. Her practical approach ensures control gaps are identified early, evidence is organized and complete, and client teams are fully prepared before auditors arrive.
Every service is delivered at the senior level with audit-ready outputs. No hand-offs to junior staff. No surprises.
Independent, senior-level testing with clear documentation and audit-ready evidence. We understand what auditors need before they ask.
Gap assessments, control design, and end-to-end preparation for SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits. We identify issues before your auditor does.
Hands-on leadership for companies needing temporary or part-time SOX IT oversight — senior leadership without a full-time hire.
Targeted remediation plans, evidence cleanup, and pre-audit readiness support. We fix control gaps quickly and document them defensibly.
Streamlined user access reviews with complete documentation and auditor-friendly outputs — facilitating a process teams often find overwhelming.
We'll assess your current compliance posture and recommend the right engagement — no commitment required.
Get a Free ConsultationMost compliance firms staff engagements with junior associates who learn on your dime. Harris Monroe is different. Every deliverable is crafted at the senior level — meaning faster turnaround, fewer errors, and results that stand up to scrutiny.
Our boutique model means you get direct access to your consultant. No account managers. No hand-offs. Just expertise, accountability, and results.
Let's TalkZero junior staff. Every engagement is personally led by a director with decades of real-world IT controls experience.
We don't try to do everything. Our narrow focus means unmatched depth — and clients get the benefit of that specialization.
Need testing support for one cycle? A fractional SOX manager for six months? We fit your timeline and budget — not the other way around.
Every deliverable is structured to satisfy auditor requirements — clear, complete, and defensible from day one.
Harris Monroe has navigated compliance in some of the most regulated and operationally complex industries in the country.
Real-world compliance challenges, solved with senior-level expertise and audit-ready outcomes.
Challenge: A publicly traded oil & gas company was migrating to a new ERP system and needed assurance that all systems were properly tested and controls were complete before going live in production.
Outcome: Harris Monroe reviewed the full detail of the migration and testing plans, identified gaps in pre-production testing, and worked with the project team to ensure all systems were properly validated before go-live — protecting the organization from costly post-migration control failures and audit findings.
Challenge: A manufacturing organization faced an urgent deadline to achieve SOX ITGC compliance within 30 days — a timeline most firms would consider impossible without the right expertise and focus.
Outcome: Harris Monroe quickly assessed the current state, developed a targeted compliance plan, prioritized the highest-risk control areas, and worked alongside the client team to achieve full SOX ITGC compliance within the required window.
Challenge: An IT services organization needed to implement SOC 1 compliance from the ground up and establish a framework their team could follow independently in future cycles.
Outcome: Harris Monroe led the full SOC 1 implementation — designing and documenting the control environment, establishing the compliance system, and creating a complete set of work papers that the organization could follow on an ongoing basis.
Challenge: Multiple CPA firms needed to deliver comprehensive SOX ITGC services to their audit clients but lacked the in-house IT audit expertise to perform the work independently.
Outcome: Harris Monroe partnered directly with CPA firm audit teams, performing SOX ITGC work in tandem with their auditors. This model allows firms to deliver a complete, high-quality service to their clients without needing to build or maintain specialized IT audit capabilities in-house.
Hear directly from professionals who have worked with the Harris Monroe team.
"As an Audit Manager at a public company, I've occasionally relied on Mandy to get expert advice when tackling questions involving complex systems and SOX assessments.
During our ERP implementation, Mandy was a key resource in helping identify the best way to approach change management — she knew where traditional approaches would fall short and was never hesitant to share her knowledge and expertise.
Mandy brings a deep understanding of how audit standards apply to real ERP environments and a practical ability to stay current on changes, measure implications, and immerse in the work in a way that delivers real value for a public company audit.
I recommend Mandy as a compliance resource and would confidently recommend her to any audit team supporting an ERP implementation or ongoing SOX compliance."
"I have worked with Mandy for many years. She has assisted me on numerous engagements and consistently delivered at the highest level. I would highly recommend her to anyone with an IT audit need — her depth of knowledge and professionalism are second to none."
"Mandy, I am always happy to support you — I have seen you working and you are nothing short of excellent. Your expertise, your commitment, and the quality of your work speak for themselves. I would be happy to be a referral for you at any time."
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Book a Free ConsultationWe discuss your compliance environment, current gaps, and what you need — at no cost or commitment.
We assess your current state and define a precise scope — no bloated engagements, no scope creep.
Senior-level work begins immediately. You have direct access throughout the engagement.
Clean, well-organized deliverables that satisfy auditor requirements — the first time.
Practical guidance from a former Big Four auditor — no fluff, just what you need to know.
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