Luis Damian

About Luis Damian

CPA | Technical Accounting | SOX & ICFR Leader | ex-Deloitte → Principal Consulting GroupI help high-growth and public companies solve their toughest financial reporting, SOX compliance, and control transformation challenges - on time, under budget, and with zero surprises for auditors or the SEC. Currently a Technical Accounting & SOX Compliance Manager at Principal Consulting Group, I build, implement, and lead full SOX programs (BPC + ITGC) from the ground up for companies across fintech, real estate, software, and lending. I own everything from risk assessment and RCM/narrative development to control design, testing, remediation, and external audit reliance - routinely stepping in as interim ITGC Manager, Accounting Manager, or post-acquisition integration lead when clients need it most. Recent impact- Designed and delivered first-time SOX-ready control environments relied on by Big-4 auditors- Led ASC 805 purchase price allocations, ASC 350 capitalized software projects, and ASC 606/842 implementations- Onboarded multiple clients to Workiva and AuditBoard; backfilled as Accounting Manager managing GL, AP, payroll, NetSuite, and monthly close - Consistently cross-sell technical accounting and systems advisory into existing SOX relationships Former Deloitte Audit Senior (tech SaaS/semiconductor) where I led integrated audits, quarterly reviews, and ASC 606 adoption projects for public companies and newly IPO’d clients (including functioning as the de facto Internal Audit department for Hims & Hers post-IPO).I’m passionate about turning compliance obligations into competitive advantages - cleaner controls, faster closes, lower audit fees, and happier CFOs. Denver-based.

Experience

1. Technical Accounting Manager, Sox Compliance, Process Improvement

   Principal Consulting Group

   Jan 2022 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive SOX program for the recipient of the 2024 Consumer Lending Innovation Award, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing internal control frameworks- Authored Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) and process narratives, conducted detailed walkthroughs, evaluated the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls across key financial cycles (e.g, Debt, Equity, Treasury, Tax, Financial Close & Reporting, Order to Cash), functioning as the Internal Audit lead- Directed the seamless transition of Financial Reporting operations to Workiva, integrating the SOX program with Workiva’s compliance software to optimize reporting processes and elevate operational efficiency- Served as interim-ITGC Manager for a publicly traded Financial Lending company, supporting year-end audits through in-depth SOC 1 reviews, General IT Controls (GITCs) assessments, and deficiency tracking- Led ASC 805 engagements from start to finish beginning with consideration transferred/assessment of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and ending with final acquisition and adjusting entries - Prepared Statements of Cash Flows and facilitated quarterly and annual SEC reporting in compliance with US GAAP for a public software company, ensuring precision and timeliness in financial disclosures. Prepared Financial Statements and supporting workbooks for several private companies- Led a managed services engagement as an Accounting Manager for private companies in the Real Estate Experience and Financial Lending industries, overseeing Accounts Payable, Payroll & Benefits, Insurance, General Ledger integrity, expense analysis, audit support and process enhancements (systems: NetSuite, Ramp, Corpay, Bill.com)

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

  2012 — 2016