CHRISTIAN VARDELEON, CPA
Managing Director
Internal Audit & Risk Advisory
P: 973-575-1565
E: christian.vardele[email protected]
Christian Vardeleon, CPA
Christian Vardeleon, CPA
Managing Director - Internal Audit & Risk Advisory
Christian Vardeleon is a Managing Director at DLA, LLC in the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice. Christian brings more than 20 years of experience to his role, which includes analyzing and assessing risks assumed by financial services institutions including alternative asset managers, private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund investment platforms, as well as capital markets firms. He has assessed and advised on risk management programs and internal controls around alternative investment products, equity and fixed income securities, derivatives, and structured products. His client oversight experience includes coordination with internal and external auditors, review of workpapers, assessment of testing results and related risks, coaching of team members, and overall ownership of timely and thorough execution of audit plans.
Christian started his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and then gained valuable experience at Blackstone and Credit Suisse. In addition, from 2013 to 2014, he was the Head of Internal Audit at CIFC Asset Management.
Prior Work Experience
- The Blackstone Group
- CIFC Asset Management, LLC
- Credit Suisse
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
- M.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- B.S., Boston College
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Office Contact Information
Address: 55 Lane Road, Suite 310 Fairfield, NJ 07004
Office: (973) 575-1565
Fax: (973) 575-1615
Christian Vardeleon is a Managing Director in DLA’s Internal Audit department with more than 20 years of experience in internal audit, operational and enterprise risk management, and financial reporting risk and controls, serving clients across Alternative Assets, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Wealth Management. Christian brings deep expertise in internal audit strategy, operational risk assessments, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. He works closely with stakeholders to design and evaluate internal controls, identify process gaps, and strengthen governance frameworks.
Throughout his career, Christian has led internal audit and compliance engagements tailored to the complexities of alternative asset managers. He advises clients on enterprise risk frameworks and on internal controls related to private fund compliance, disclosure, and conflict of interest risks, as well as valuation and financial reporting matters. He also supports organizations with the development of comprehensive internal controls and SOX documentation, including narratives, risk control matrices, and testing procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards.
Christian has a proven track record of advising client boards and stakeholders on optimal internal controls and enterprise risk solutions, while managing large internal controls and risk projects.
Prior to joining DLA, Christian held leadership roles at Blackstone and Credit Suisse and began his career in public accounting with PwC.
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
- M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign
- B.S., Boston College
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Office Contact Information
Address: 55 Lane Road, Suite 310 Fairfield, NJ 07004
Office: (973) 575-1565
Fax: (973) 575-1615
Christian Vardeleon is a Managing Director in DLA’s Internal Audit department with more than 20 years of experience in internal audit, operational and enterprise risk management, and financial reporting risk and controls, serving clients across Alternative Assets, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Wealth Management. Christian brings deep expertise in internal audit strategy, operational risk assessments, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. He works closely with stakeholders to design and evaluate internal controls, identify process gaps, and strengthen governance frameworks.
Throughout his career, Christian has led internal audit and compliance engagements tailored to the complexities of alternative asset managers. He advises clients on enterprise risk frameworks and on internal controls related to private fund compliance, disclosure, and conflict of interest risks, as well as valuation and financial reporting matters. He also supports organizations with the development of comprehensive internal controls and SOX documentation, including narratives, risk control matrices, and testing procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards.
Christian has a proven track record of advising client boards and stakeholders on optimal internal controls and enterprise risk solutions, while managing large internal controls and risk projects.
Prior to joining DLA, Christian held leadership roles at Blackstone and Credit Suisse and began his career in public accounting with PwC.
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
- M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign
- B.S., Boston College
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Office Contact Information
Address: 55 Lane Road, Suite 310 Fairfield, NJ 07004
Office: (973) 575-1565
Fax: (973) 575-1615