- About Us
About Us
Expert-Led Compliance. Built for Results.
At Brandalese & Co, we see compliance as a strategic advantage—not just a box to check. With over 20 years of SOX and Internal Audit expertise, we deliver hands-on, senior-level support that strengthens internal controls, ensures regulatory readiness, and builds lasting confidence with auditors and stakeholders.
Our clients benefit from the partner-level experience you’d expect at a Big 4 firm—but at a fraction of the cost, creating significant savings without sacrificing quality. By combining proven SOX frameworks with AI-driven efficiencies, we provide faster, smarter, and more effective solutions.
Our Track Record in Numbers
Years of SOX & IA Expertise
Decades of hands-on experience guiding companies through compliance and remediation.
SOX & IA Projects Delivered
Proven execution in IPO readiness, weakness remediation, and compliance.
Fortune 500 Retention Proven
Long-term trust built through results, reliability, and responsiveness.
Partner-Led Engagements
No outsourcing, no delegation—you work directly with senior experts at every step.
Cost Savings vs. Big 4 Rates
Partner-level expertise at a fraction of the cost, without sacrificing quality.
Meet the Mind Behind Brandalese & Co
Cristiano Brandalese is a compliance expert with 25+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX implementation, material weakness remediation, and IPO readiness. He has led high-impact audit functions at global firms including KPMG, Lending Club, and Armanino LLP. Cristiano founded Brandalese & Co to deliver a more focused, results-driven approach to compliance consulting.
Cristiano’s philosophy is simple: clients deserve direct access to senior-level expertise—without the overhead of large firms. He personally leads every engagement, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution to deliver measurable results and meaningful savings. By blending proven frameworks with AI-driven efficiencies, Cristiano ensures clients benefit from faster, smarter solutions that stand up to the toughest regulatory demands.
Our Purpose
We’re redefining compliance consulting—making it agile, cost-effective, and always led by experts. Our mission is to help organizations build stronger controls, reduce risk, and achieve smarter, simpler compliance—at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms
- Services
What Sets Us Apart
- Senior Expertise, Always
No juniors, no handoffs—direct partner-level guidance.
- Proven SOX & IA Frameworks
Auditor-tested templates and clear steps for every stage.
- Continuity You Can Trust
One point of contact who knows your business.
- Faster, Leaner Results
Rapid onboarding, streamlined execution, measurable outcomes.
- AI-Ready Compliance
Expert guidance to prepare controls for seamless automation & AI adoption—helping you choose the right tools, cut through the noise, and build a reliable foundation for the future.
Let’s Build Smarter Compliance Together
Have questions? Need a customized audit or risk plan? Let’s talk about how we can help.
