Michael Mekas

Michael Mekas

IT SOX & Controls Advisor

I've spent 12+ years on both sides of IT SOX: first as an auditor at Deloitte evaluating IT control environments, and more recently as an advisor helping companies build and manage those programs in practice.

Most IT SOX programs struggle for the same reason: no one truly owns them. Responsibility gets split across IT and finance, and audit requests start driving decisions instead of the other way around. That's where I come in.

Direct Access. Zero Layers.

No account managers, no layers of communication. You have my cell phone number. You get answers in minutes, not days.

One Advisor. Full Ownership.

You work with one senior practitioner from kickoff to audit sign-off. I personally lead the strategy and execution, bringing 12+ years of senior expertise to every phase.

Get The Basics Right.

Most IT SOX programs become too complicated too fast. I focus on getting the fundamentals right first, then building from there only where it actually makes sense.

Services

How I Can Help

You might be in the right place if...

Most clients come to me one of two ways: they're not sure where their IT controls stand, or they've realized they need someone to own the IT SOX program. Either is a fine place to start, and many engagements fall somewhere in between.

Start Here

IT SOX Readiness Assessment

I'll evaluate your control environment, identify the gaps that matter, and give you a clear, honest picture of what needs to be in place before an audit, and what can wait.

What's included

  • • Control Narratives: A clear write-up of how each in-scope system works today and where the gaps are, based on walkthroughs of your key processes.
  • • Consolidated Findings List: Every gap and improvement opportunity captured in one place.
  • • Prioritized Recommendations: What to fix now, what's a quick win, and what can wait.

Flat fee, starting at $6,000

Ongoing Partnership

IT SOX Program Ownership

Most companies don't need a full-time IT SOX Director. They need an experienced owner to step in, set direction, and keep the program moving year-round. I serve as that owner, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

  • • Strategy & Direction: I bring the experience to set your program's direction and make the judgment calls that keep it focused on what actually matters.
  • • Hands-On Partner: I work side by side with your control and system owners, whether that's remediating findings or building new controls.
  • • Audit Bridge: I know how auditors think. I manage the relationship, vet requests, and make sure your controls are fairly represented.

Flat monthly retainer, scoped to your needs.

About me

I founded Mekas Consulting to work more directly with the people and teams I can genuinely help, without the layers and rigidity of a big firm.

I live around Atlanta with my wife and three young kids. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, coaching baseball, being outdoors, and generally trying to keep up with our little ones.

The Mekas Family

Professional Foundation

Certification

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Education

Master of Science in Information Systems

Georgia State University