Avanti Sandhir

About Avanti Sandhir

Financial Services Audit & Compliance Executive | Big 4 MD & CPA | Internal Controls, Risk and Regulatory ExpertI am a results-driven audit and compliance executive with over 15 years of experience guiding financials institutions through complex regulatory landscapes. As a CPA and Big 4 Managing Director, I\'ve led audit teams for major banks and broker-dealers, ensuring compliance with SEC, FINRA, and PCAOB requirements while strengthening internal control environments. My career is built on bridging the gap between rigorous external audit standards and pragmatic risk management, helping organizations enhance their governance and financial integrity. Throughout my tenure at KPMG, I have been entrusted to lead high-profile engagements - from auditing a $344 billion public bank to advising on SEC Rule 15c3-3 compliance for clearing broker-dealers. I pride myself in delivering quality results (including multiple \"no finding\" PCAOB inspections) and on fostering collaborative relationships with C-suite executives. I have also managed global teams (including a 90+ member offshore delivery center), coached rising professionals, and spearheaded practice growth initiatives such as new services offerings and training programs. These experiences have honed my ability to build high-performing teams and drive strategic improvements across organizations. In all my roles, I am passionate about upholding the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and ethics in financial reporting. Colleagues know me as a proactive leader who communicates effectively, whether training a room of industry peers or briefing an Audit Committee on critical findings. I am continually seeking ways to leverage emerging best practices and learned insights to help organizations navigate risk and compliance challenges.

Experience

1. Distinguished Lecturer

   Baruch College

   May 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Instructed graduate and undergraduate accounting students.May 20••••18August 2025- Present

Education

• Baruch College

  BBA, Finance and Investments

  2005 — 2009

• Baruch College

  Master's of Science, Accountancy

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Wealth Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Controls
• New Business Development
• Finance
• Client Relationship Management
• Client Services
• Fatca
• Sox
• Financial Analysis
• Property Management
• Financial Services
• Crm
• Auditing
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Venture Capital
• Financial Reporting
• Leadership
• Internal Audit
• Financial Statement Auditing
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Tax Accounting