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Build a practical, risk-based SEC compliance program without hiring a full-time Chief Compliance Officer. Our Virtual Chief Compliance Officer supports SEC reporting, strengthens governance, and keeps your organization compliant.
We want to comply with SEC requirements but…
Trust an expert Chief Compliance Officer who knows SEC requirements inside and out. You can rest easy with the knowledge that your company is compliant.
Tap our Virtual CCO to administer your insider training compliance program. Our vCCO will works with your legal counsel to manage pre-clearance procedures, blackout periods, and complete all necessary documentation.
Offload SEC compliance onto our Virtual Chief Compliance Officer. We manage your compliance program so your internal team can stay focused on running the business.
A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer, or vCCO, manages SEC compliance programs for small publicly-traded companies that don’t have a full-time CCO or other compliance leader.
A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer (vCCO) designs, implements, and manages a practical, risk-based compliance program tailored to small public companies. They develop and maintain written policies and procedures, oversee compliance governance, administer insider trading and Rule 10b5 programs.
Virtual CCOs work closely with executive leadership, outside counsel, and auditors to administer SEC compliance programs. They deliver compliance training to the team, advise on disclosure, conflicts of interest, and regulatory issues.
They also conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and can report findings your audit committee or to your Board of Directors, with the rest of your executive team.
Both Virtual Chief Compliance Officers (vCCOs) and full-time Chief Compliance Officers provide executive compliance leadership for public companies. The key difference is the cost and scope of work required.
Domain | Full-Time CCO | vCCO |
|---|---|---|
Cost | Most Expensive (Full-Time C-Level Salary) | Less Expensive, Hourly As-needed or on Retainer |
Scope | Wide Scope | Scoped to Specific Requirements for Your Compliance Program |
Duration | Short-term, high probability of departure | Long-term, low probability of departure over several years |
Typically, large companies need and can afford a full-time CCO. Smaller publicly-traded companies often do not need one and can use a vCCO to achieve the same outcome at a smaller cost.
With Fractional CISO, you aren’t just hiring a consultant. You’re leveraging a highly accessible U.S.-based governance, risk, and compliance team consisting of an experienced Virtual CCO and skilled cybersecurity analyst to run your SEC and cybersecurity programs.
No two businesses are built the same. Would cookie cutter guidance be enough for you? We tailor your SEC compliance program to do what’s right for your business.
Many Virtual/Fractional providers receive commissions or finders’ fees when they recommend certain tools to their customers. We only recommend tools if they’re right for your business and take no kickbacks, ever.
Virtual Chief Compliance Officers are ideal for small public companies that need executive compliance leadership without hiring a full-time Chief Compliance Officer. Whether you’re building a compliance program, preparing for SEC reporting, strengthening governance, updating compliance policies, or navigating evolving regulatory requirements, a vCCO provides the expertise needed to help your organization stay compliant and reduce regulatory risk.
If your organization needs ongoing SEC compliance oversight but doesn’t require a full-time executive, a Virtual Chief Compliance Officer is a practical solution. Your vCCO serves as an extension of your leadership team, supporting SEC reporting, administering insider trading and Rule 10b5-1 programs, conducting compliance risk assessments, advising your Board of Directors, and working alongside legal counsel and auditors to maintain a strong culture of compliance.
Don’t just take our word for it, read our case study about how we helped WayPath Consulting become SOC 2 compliant:
CTO of WayPath Consulting
Fractional CISO has enabled us to showcase best-in-class security, putting us on-par with firms much larger in employee count. They allow me to re-invest time previously spent on day-to-day management into growing and improving our business.”
A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer (vCCO) is an experienced compliance executive who provides strategic leadership for your organization’s SEC compliance program on a fractional basis. A vCCO designs, implements, and manages a practical, risk-based compliance program while supporting governance, SEC reporting, and ongoing regulatory compliance without the cost of hiring a full-time executive.
A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer oversees your compliance program by supporting SEC periodic reporting, administering insider trading and Rule 10b5-1 programs, developing and maintaining key compliance policies, conducting compliance risk assessments, delivering employee training, and advising leadership on emerging regulatory requirements. Your vCCO also works closely with outside counsel, auditors, and your Board of Directors to strengthen your overall compliance program.
Yes. A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer supports your SEC reporting process by reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures for compliance and completeness. Your vCCO works alongside legal counsel and auditors to help your organization meet its ongoing SEC reporting obligations.
A Virtual Chief Compliance Officer provides the same strategic compliance leadership as a full-time Chief Compliance Officer but on a flexible, fractional basis. This allows your organization to access experienced executive guidance for SEC compliance, governance, and regulatory oversight without the expense of hiring a full-time executive. As your compliance needs evolve, your vCCO engagement can scale alongside your organization.
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