Mônica Alcantara

Mônica Alcantara is an Associate Director in FTI Consulting’s Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment. Mônica specializes in compliance, internal controls, risk management, governance and forensic investigations. She advises organizations on the design, assessment and enhancement of corporate control environments, helping clients address regulatory, operational and financial risks.

With more than 15 years of professional experience, Mônica has led and supported projects involving internal investigations, compliance assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) programs, internal audits, risk assessments and process improvement initiatives. She has worked across a variety of industries, including life sciences, industrial products, retail and professional services, supporting organizations in strengthening governance frameworks, evaluating misconduct allegations and enhancing control effectiveness.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mônica held positions at Air Liquide, AstraZeneca, Metalfrio, Grupo DPSP, Restoque, EY, KPMG and BDO. Throughout her career, she has managed internal controls, compliance and financial reporting initiatives, developed risk management programs and advised senior management on governance-related matters in both local and multinational environments.

Mônica speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Relevant Experience:

• Led internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audit and risk assessment engagements for multinational organizations across the life sciences, industrial products, retail and professional services sectors
• Conducted investigations, compliance reviews, and governance assessments, supporting clients in identifying control deficiencies, mitigating risks and strengthening corporate governance frameworks
• Managed and implemented internal control environments, including control testing, risk matrix development, process improvements and management reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Advised executive leadership and global stakeholders on compliance, regulatory requirements, financial reporting, business process optimization and risk management initiatives