Candace Nelson

Candace Nelson, MS, CPA, CISA, CIA, CFE, CCSA has extensive experience in internal audit, compliance, and control consulting. Candace is currently a Senior Director of Internal Audit at Centric Brands, where they oversee internal audit activities. Prior to this, they worked at Douglas Elliman Real Estate as a Senior Director of Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, responsible for managing the SOX 404 compliance program. Before that, Candace held the position of Manager at CohnReznick LLP, where they provided control and compliance consulting to various clients. Candace also has experience as an Internal Controls Manager at L3Harris Technologies and as a Director of Internal Audit at Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Candace has a strong background in SOX compliance, internal control administration, risk assessment, and fraud vulnerability evaluation. Their previous roles also include Senior Internal Audit Manager at AERO OPCO LLC (formerly Aeropostale, Inc.), Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Eisai US, Audit Manager and SOX Program Administrator at Horizon BCBSNJ, and Engagement Manager at Jefferson Wells USA. Candace began their career at PSEG Services Corporation as an Audit Project Leader.

Candace Nelson has a Master's Degree in IT Auditing and Cybersecurity from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, obtained from 2016 to 2020. Candace also holds a BBA in Public Accounting from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. In addition, Candace has certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Control Self Assessment, and Six Sigma Yellow Belt.