Phoenix Technology Audit & Advisory Senior Consultant

Protiviti • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Protiviti is seeking a Technology Audit & Advisory Senior Consultant to join its growing team. The role focuses on helping clients manage risks associated with their use of technology, protect and enhance enterprise value, and improve technology processes through innovation, AI, automation, analytics, and other tools. The work may cover cybersecurity, cloud assurance, project risk advisory, technology risk management and assessment, IT general controls, AI and data governance, data privacy, technology regulations, enterprise applications, technology resilience, IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, emerging technologies, second-line controls governance, and technology enablement.

The Senior Consultant mentors, trains, and coaches Interns and Consultants while facilitating project work plans. The role identifies risks and efficiency opportunities, builds client relationships, and communicates with client personnel and professional associates. Under the direction of Managers, the Senior Consultant may make decisions concerning project scope and work plans, staffing, deliverables, and methodology. The position includes hybrid work in local Protiviti offices and at client sites, with remote work and in-person requirements varying by client, project, team, and other business factors. Travel may be local or out of state.

The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona. The base salary range is $90,000–$146,000, with a 10% annual bonus target opportunity; the estimated total cash range is $99,000–$160,600. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; healthcare FSA and HSA accounts; life and accident insurance; adoption and fertility assistance; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with employer match; Choice Time Off; and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a business-related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, risk and control programs, or a related field, in professional services or industry.
• Experience with or understanding of IT audit methodologies and audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.
• Experience documenting findings and summarizing recommendations.
• Interest in project management, team leadership, client relationship-building, and working with clients across multiple industries.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, and ITIL.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and compliance methodologies, particularly technology implications and requirements.
• Exposure to or interest in cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, analytics, enterprise applications, disaster recovery, and systems development methodologies.
• Experience or interest in analytics and technology enablement, including automation and AI/ML.
• Proficiency with Visio and Access.
• Proficiency in PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and/or RPA solutions.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar.
• Supervisory experience, including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and motivating team members.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and coach Interns and Consultants.
• Facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.
• Identify areas of risk and opportunities to increase efficiency and improve performance.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively with client personnel and professional associates.
• Under Managers’ direction, make decisions regarding project scope and work plans, staffing, deliverables, and application of methodologies.
• Assess technology-related risks and advise clients on technology audit and advisory topics.
• Use analytics, AI, automation, and other tools and methods to enable more thorough and efficient audit work.
• Document findings and summarize recommendations.
• Support internal audit and SOX activities, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, using AI to enhance productivity.
• Provide team leadership, including mentoring, oversight, review of work, and coordination across teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accident insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Choice Time Off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
• Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Annual bonus plan with additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior