Charles Soranno
About Charles Soranno
Charles Soranno is the Managing Director at Protiviti, leading the Public Company Transformation practice in the Eastern Region, with extensive experience in financial and IT transformation for pre-IPO clients.
Managing Director at Protiviti
Charles Soranno currently holds the position of Managing Director at Protiviti. He has been with the company in this capacity since 2006 and works out of the Metro NY/NJ area. In his role, he leads Protiviti's Public Company Transformation practice for the Eastern Region. His work primarily involves assisting pre-IPO clients with a variety of financial and IT transformation challenges.
Education and Expertise in Accounting
Charles Soranno pursued his higher education at Susquehanna University, where he studied Accounting and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in financial consultancy and management, focusing on complex financial scenarios and regulatory compliance.
Leading Financial and IT Transformation
In his leadership role at Protiviti, Charles Soranno focuses on guiding pre-IPO companies through various financial and IT transformation processes. He has specialized expertise in addressing complex financial challenges such as reconciliation and restatements, business combinations, and divestitures. His work ensures that companies are well-prepared for IPOs and other significant business milestones.
Experience with External Auditors and Regulatory Inquiries
Charles Soranno has significant experience assisting companies with navigating external auditor and regulatory inquiries. He has been instrumental in implementing new accounting pronouncements, including Fair Value Accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His role involves ensuring that companies meet rigorous accounting and compliance standards.
Previous Roles in Internal Audit and Compliance
Before his tenure at Protiviti, Charles Soranno served as the lead technical director and director of quality assurance at a regional consulting firm. In these roles, he specialized in Internal Audit and Compliance. He also directed a service line focused on financial and operational performance, providing expert guidance on SEC, GAAP, and FASB standards.
Audit Experience at a Big 4 Firm
Charles Soranno's career also includes executing domestic and international audits at a Big 4 firm. His responsibilities encompassed risk assessment and engagement administration. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of audit processes and regulatory compliance on a global scale.