Geralynn Geri Touscany
New York
Summary
Strategic IT compliance and risk leader specializing in ERP deployments and SOX compliance. Expertise in data governance and stakeholder collaboration, driving audit readiness and innovative solutions. Proven success in enhancing control frameworks and ensuring regulatory alignment, leading to sustainable business improvements. Experienced Management Consultant Manager focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement through collaborative relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Compliance, Audit, and Risk Leader
Accenture
09.2021 - Current
- She has led the design and implementation of Business Process and ITGC controls across major ERP ecosystems-including SAP S/4HANA, CFIN, Oracle, Workday modules, and Group Reporting-ensuring comprehensive risk coverage and audit readiness.
- Strengthened compliance and system integrity across complex enterprise and ERP platforms as Subject Matter Expert in AI, machine data, NLP, and report remediation.
- Advanced ERP risk and control efficiency by leveraging Amethyst Studio and Co-Pilot, streamlining governance and automating Risk Control Matrices (RCM).
- Built and enforced IT, Security, and ERP standards across global frameworks, enhancing compliance and risk management.
Program / Project Management Lead & Controls
T-Mobile
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Led program and controls initiatives for large-scale SAP and Oracle ERP deployments, driving a complex, multi-workstream transformation.
- Directed controls strategy, risk assessment, and end-to-end testing across SOX, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and application security domains.
- Embedded controls throughout SIT, UAT, and go-live phases, ensuring compliance was integrated into system design rather than retrofitted post-implementation.
- Collaborated with program leadership, IT, security, and finance stakeholders to address control gaps and facilitate risk acceptance.
- Aligned ERP configuration with business processes and regulatory requirements to enable sustainable operations post-go-live.
- Multinational Telecommunications Corporation
Controls Lead Manager
DUPONT
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Led internal controls workstream for SAP S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) and Group Reporting implementation, ensuring alignment with compliance standards.
- Designed and implemented Business Process Controls, ITGCs, and comprehensive Segregation of Duties (SOD) framework across SAP and integrated systems, enhancing risk management.
- Developed detailed Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) and streamlined control documentation, aligning controls to SOX and audit standards to support regulatory sustainability.
- Manufacturing Corporation
Data Strategist
GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Established policies, standards, and accountability frameworks to ensure data quality, security, integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout data lifecycle.
- Analyzed market trends to guide product development and refine positioning strategies.
- Developed strategic initiatives that streamlined operations and improved collaboration across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals and timelines effectively.
- Semiconductor Organization
Controls Lead Manager
MCCORMICK
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Led the primary controls team, coordinating with business, IT, and external stakeholders to align process design, data governance, and control requirements across systems and geographies.
- Led the design and execution of internal controls across finance and enterprise processes, supporting compliance, risk management, and transformation objectives for a multinational retail organization.
- Supported ERP-enabled process changes by ensuring controls aligned with future-state designs, workflows, and governance models.
- Multinational Retail Corporation
Director, Risk and Compliance
RGP
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted risk and compliance analysis of Oracle functionality, assessing technical architecture to validate control design, regulatory adherence, and system integrity across ERP environment.
- Consulting Firm
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive project execution and alignment.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies to support organizational goals.
Assurance & Internal Audit Manager (Contract Position)
PWC
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Led risk-based IT, application, and information security audits to evaluate control design and effectiveness across enterprise systems and infrastructure.
- Identified SOX and SOC 1 control gaps, delivering remediation recommendations to client leadership and audit stakeholders.
- Reviewed SAP Ariba configurations to validate accuracy, access controls, and change management alignment with SOC 1 compliance requirements.
- Big Four Accounting Firm
Middleware Compliance Manager
General Motors
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Managed SOX, PCI, audit, deployment, and migration compliance for enterprise middleware platforms, ensuring regulatory alignment across complex, large-scale technology environments.
- Oversaw business controls and IT General Controls (ITGCs) across development, testing, and production environments, validating control design and operating effectiveness.
- Partnered with infrastructure, application, and data teams to embed security, access, and change management controls into middleware and data platform implementations.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, addressing findings, and driving remediation activities across middleware and data warehouse technologies and provided governance and risk guidance for system deployments and migrations.
- Collaborated with automotive multinational to enhance compliance processes.
Senior IT Risk, Compliance & Project Manager
Ally Bank
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Directed remediation efforts for GLBA, Federal Reserve, FDIC, FTC, Internal Audit, and SOX testing, ensuring enterprise compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed SOX assessments across SAP, infrastructure, network, firewalls, and mainframe environments, overseeing vulnerability remediation, patching, and IT policy maintenance to enhance security posture.
- Led IT SOX PMO, collaborating with business units and Controller's group to ensure compliance and risk management.
- Collaborated with teams at a leading US financial institution
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, MISkills
- Data Governance
- SOX
- ITGC controls
- Compliance frameworks
- Risk management
- IT governance
- Audit readiness
- ERP implementation
- ERP deployments
- SAP/S4
- Oracle
- Workday
- Artificial Intelligence
- Process automation
- Data analytics
- Business analysis
- Data mining
- Business intelligence
- Change management
- Strategic development
- Innovation management
- Management controls
- Financial management
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
- Process updates
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Client support
- Performance management
- Employee motivation
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Workflow optimization
- Performance management
- Policy development
- Business intelligence
- Multitasking
Websites
Certification
- CISA, ISACA, 19156124
- CSM (Scrum Master), 1015978
- CSPO (Product Owner), 1368116
- Six Sigma Green Belt, 2001
Timeline
Program / Project Management Lead & Controls
T-Mobile
02.2024 - 11.2025
Controls Lead Manager
DUPONT
07.2023 - 02.2024
Data Strategist
GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC
10.2022 - 03.2023
Controls Lead Manager
MCCORMICK
09.2021 - 10.2022
Senior IT Compliance, Audit, and Risk Leader
Accenture
09.2021 - Current
Director, Risk and Compliance
RGP
03.2020 - 09.2021
Assurance & Internal Audit Manager (Contract Position)
PWC
08.2019 - 03.2020
Middleware Compliance Manager
General Motors
01.2013 - 02.2019
Senior IT Risk, Compliance & Project Manager
Ally Bank
01.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Michigan Dearborn