Accelerated Financial Controls Management with IBM OpenPages

SureStep enables finance, risk, and compliance teams to automate and scale their internal controls program using IBM OpenPages Financial Controls Management. Our accelerated approach ensures your SOX, ICFR, and other compliance mandates are met with confidence and clarity.

  • Digitize internal control testing, documentation, and certification workflows
  • Link controls to accounts, processes, and business entities for traceability
  • Automate issue management and testing assignments with full audit trail

About Our Financial Controls Implementation Services

IBM OpenPages Financial Controls Management provides a comprehensive environment to manage control frameworks for SOX, ICFR, and other financial reporting requirements. SureStep configures the solution to reflect your organization’s control taxonomy, risk ownership model, and reporting structure—reducing manual effort and increasing assurance.

Clients benefit from:

SureStep Management Team

Meet the SureStep team - a group of experienced professionals who bring together deep expertise in strategy, risk, compliance, data, finance, and operations.

With diverse backgrounds spanning global consulting, technology, and financial services, our team is united by a commitment to delivering tailored, end-to-end support. Together, we ensure that every engagement is guided by insight, precision, and a focus on your success.

Michael Gibbs
CEO, SureStep
Canada

Mike is a recognized leader in risk and compliance transformation, serving as CEO of SureStep for more than 14 years. He has built SureStep into a trusted global partner for advisory and technology implementation, supporting organizations with IBM, SAS, ServiceNow, and ESG platforms. His background includes senior roles in analytics, business development, and enterprise software across Canada and North America.

Darryl Ivan
Sales Director, Risk Advisory
Canada

Darryl is a seasoned risk executive with over two decades of leadership across banking, insurance, and technology. He has served as CRO for multiple financial institutions and held senior roles at SAS, EY, and RBC, driving large-scale risk transformation and regulatory programs. Today, he advises clients on implementing cutting-edge risk technology solutions in North America and beyond.

Tony Wilson
Sales Director, APAC
New Zealand

Tony is an accomplished business development and client director specializing in risk, compliance, and enterprise technology solutions. Over his career, he has guided complex IT and risk transformation programs with organizations such as Systems Advisory Services (SAS IT), Practiv, and Datacom. Based in Auckland, he now leads SureStep’s Asia Pacific sales and client growth initiatives.

Anthony Franklin
Solutions Sales Executive
United States

Anthony is a technology and business executive with a track record of building data-driven solutions across industries. He has held leadership roles at Red Hat, Microsoft, and SAS, while also founding and advising companies in sports analytics, financial risk, and sales innovation. His passion lies in bridging advanced analytics with practical business impact.

Rick Vasicek
Solutions Sales Executive
United States

Rick is an accomplished leader in enterprise risk management, specializing in financial services sales, advisory, and compliance solutions. With senior leadership experience at SAS, Moody’s, and Kamakura, he has built global teams and driven growth across EMEA and North America. He is passionate about helping institutions navigate evolving regulatory and market challenges with data-driven solutions.

Robert Wright
Stategic Advisor
Netherlands

Robert serves as Strategic Advisor to the CEO of SureStep, where he focuses on enterprise strategy and client success. Drawing on deep experience in data governance, data management, and software development, he helps organizations translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable strategies and scalable solutions.

Stacie Heffern
Head of Operations
Canada

Stacie brings extensive experience in operations and business process management, with a proven record of driving efficiency, improving client outcomes, and leading high-performing teams. At SureStep, she manages day-to-day operations and supports delivery excellence across risk and compliance programs. Her background spans financial services technology, business analysis, and client service leadership.

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