What We Do
Specialized Services for Complex Accounting Challenges
From SOX program design to fractional Controller support, Periculum Consulting delivers senior-level expertise across the full spectrum of accounting operations.
SOX Compliance
Design, implement, and sustain a SOX program that holds up to scrutiny.
With over 20 years of designing and executing SOX compliance programs — including initial implementation — Periculum brings deep, practical expertise to every engagement. We don't just document controls; we help you build a program that works.
Program Implementation & Execution
Assess financial statement risks, create flowcharts and risk control matrices, identify and design business controls, and coordinate communication between management and auditors.
Subject Matter Expertise & Training
Serve as your organization's SOX subject matter expert. Advise management on financial reporting risks, process gaps, and control improvements — and train associates on compliance requirements.
Systems & Process Change Impact
Evaluate ERP implementations and system modifications for SOX impact. Identify critical, sensitive access and segregation-of-duties considerations.
Remediation & Ongoing Management
Partner with management to implement control remediation action plans, design procedures for periodic process updates, and keep your compliance program current year over year.
Public companies, pre-IPO organizations, and companies undergoing ERP implementations or significant process changes.
Fractional Controller Support
Senior accounting leadership — on your timeline, without the full-time overhead.
When your organization needs experienced financial leadership but isn't ready for a full-time hire, Periculum steps in. We manage the accounting function with the same rigor and accountability you'd expect from a seasoned Controller.
Month-End & Year-End Close
Manage the full close process — journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation — ensuring accuracy and timeliness every period.
Core Accounting Operations
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany accounting, and general ledger close. Keep the engine running smoothly.
Reporting & Variance Analysis
Prepare and review monthly reporting packages, including budget-to-actual analyses and variance explanations for senior management and stakeholders.
Audit Coordination & Policy Development
Serve as the liaison with external auditors, coordinate PBC schedules, and develop or improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Growing companies, organizations in transition, and businesses that need senior accounting leadership on a project or ongoing basis.
Project Management
Structured & collaborative management of accounting initiatives.
Accounting projects — system implementations, process redesigns, control overhauls — are complex and high-stakes. Periculum brings the discipline and cross-functional experience to keep them on track.
ERP Implementation Support
Ensure controls are established and documented during ERP projects or other key system changes. Evaluate control enhancements and process changes due to new systems.
Process Redesign & Improvement
Evaluate accounting processes and systems for automation opportunities, efficiency gains, and stronger controls — then lead the implementation.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Manage communication across departments, with auditors, and with senior management. Keep stakeholders aligned and projects moving forward on schedule.
Staff Leadership & Training
Lead, train, and oversee accounting staff during transitions. Build team capability while ensuring accurate, timely completion of work throughout the project lifecycle.
Organizations implementing new systems, redesigning financial processes, or managing complex accounting initiatives with tight deadlines.
Internal Audit Services
Independent assurance that your controls and processes are working as intended.
Drawing on experience conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits — and audit training at Big Four firm — Periculum delivers objective, actionable internal audit work.
Operational & Financial Audits
Execute audits across payroll, accounts payable, financial close, inventory, travel expenses, construction management, and other critical areas. Identify risks, test controls, and report findings to management.
Compliance Audits
Assess adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provide management with clear findings and practical recommendations for improvement.
Financial Statement Review
Perform detailed reviews of critical financial reports, including quarterly earnings releases, 10-Q/K, and proxy, in partnership with financial reporting and accounting teams.
Audit Planning & Reporting
Develop risk-based audit plans, manage audit schedules and budgets, and communicate results clearly to management and audit committees.
Public companies, organizations building or strengthening an internal audit function, and businesses preparing for external audit scrutiny.
Not sure which service fits your situation?
Most engagements start with a conversation. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll be direct about how we can help — or whether someone else is a better fit.