Prior to joining Nardello & Co., Alberto was a partner at one of the big four accounting firms, where he advised clients on strategies to navigate complex, cross-border regulatory inquiries and develop governance, transparency, and integrity programs. Alberto’s extensive international work spans financial fraud, anti-bribery, asset misappropriation, and procurement/vendor fraud investigations, as well as due diligence and compliance reviews in over 20 countries. His deep understanding of Latin American culture, customs, and practices has been invaluable in advising clients on potential opportunities and risks in the region.
Alberto
Orozco
Managing Director
Americas | New York office
Alberto Orozco brings over two decades of experience in financial consulting, assurance, and business advisory services. He is a recognized expert in accounting, finance controls, compliance, and corporate governance, with a proven record of leading compliance audits, investigations, and acquisition reviews on a global scale.
Alberto has provided critical assistance to clients navigating regulatory inquiries from, among others, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. His support in preparing and implementing successful remedial programs has been invaluable in meeting regulatory expectations. His guidance has been instrumental in assessing and implementing anti-fraud and compliance programs, managing risks, and optimizing operational efficiency through the adoption of effective controls. He has helped clients ensure alignment with regulatory expectations through the implementation of data analytics to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks.
Representative matters
- For outside counsel, led an investigation into alleged payments made by a US oilfield services company to foreign government officials via customs agents in five Latin American countries. Alberto coordinated and supervised the efforts of teams in each country and provided regular updates to the client and regulators. The investigation involved interviewing senior managers and customs representatives, analyzing customs and freight forwarding transactions, and assessing internal controls related to third-party freight forwarders. At the request of counsel, he and his team prepared detailed reports for the Securities and Exchange Commission outlining accounting procedures used by the company to record the alleged illicit payments.
- For outside counsel, evaluated the internal control environment, with a focus on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, or IFCR, of a US oilfield services company. Following a Securities and Exchange Commission subpoena regarding the company’s financial reporting practices, Alberto and his team were asked to assess the company’s global financial control framework by viewing the implementation of the COSO framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls, assessing the integrity of statements and financial information provided by management, and examining the company’s accounting practices. As a result of the team’s work, the Securities and Exchange Commission closed its inquiry.
- Assisted counsel for one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies in conducting post-acquisition anti-bribery due diligence of a broadcast satellite service provider with operations in the US and Latin America. Alberto and his team undertook due diligence work to evaluate the internal controls environment at 11 Latin America entities. This involved assessing policies, interviewing finance personnel, and analyzing the entities’ books and records, with a focus on compliance-sensitive expenses and third-party relationships.
- Assessed the internal controls environment of a multinational retailer under investigation for non-compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Alberto aimed not only to identify gaps in the control procedures but also to gauge their effectiveness in preventing and detecting potentially fraudulent activities. He and his team examined compliance areas such as third-party interactions, collection and disbursement procedures, cash usage, inventory management, donations, political contributions, and gifts. In their resolution agreements, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged the company’s remediation program.
Languages spoken
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Fluent)
- Portuguese (Basic)
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Texas at Austin
- Accounting, Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) Mexico
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Texas
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