Internal Audit Jobs in Arizona
Internal Audit jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors and openings at every level from entry-level staff auditor through senior and director roles. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the market, with Tempe a notable secondary hub, and major employers including Banner Health, Wells Fargo, and Freeport-McMoRan maintain ongoing internal audit functions in the state. The most sought-after specialties are IT audit, financial controls, and compliance-focused internal audit tied to Arizona's growing fintech and insurance industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Phoenix Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027LOCATION
PHOENIXADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Are you inspired to make a difference?
You've come to the right place.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As a consultant, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to the complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise, while also being versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing consultants across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.
Consultants are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another, coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best.
When you join our team, you will participate in Passport to Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding program. You will also attend The Consulting Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help you build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as a consultant. As a consultant, you will be part of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative approach that equips our consultants with the knowledge, skills, technical aptitude, and coaching to become our firm's future leaders.
This Foundations experience will enable you to learn from diverse project experiences while guiding your skill development, preparing you for the next step in your career journey.
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants will experience a variety of projects. Each project experience is designed to fuel your curiosity, build capability, drive real outcomes, and prepare you for the next career level. Consultants learn alongside experienced leaders and advisors to develop a strong understanding of business processes, regulatory environments, and risk/control frameworks, as well as to build fluency in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology. Consultants assess risks, analyze data, document observations, and communicate insights that contribute meaningfully to client engagements. Through interactions with client and project team personnel, consultants build professional relationships grounded in trust, which support exceptional client service. A successful consultant manages time and priorities effectively, takes ownership of assignments, and contributes meaningfully to team outcomes.
With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, and enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community.
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants are hired into one of two areas, including:
Business Process Audit and Advisory: Helps companies become more innovative by exploring their business processes, identifying and mitigating emerging risks, developing creative solutions to complex business challenges, and encouraging best practices to enhance business functions. Business Process Auditors also help clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of core business processes. Managing risk, monitoring and testing controls, enhancing security, and improving corporate governance are core internal audit services.
Technology Audit and Advisory: Helps companies navigate the risks and opportunities of an increasingly complex technology landscape, including cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, and cloud. Technology Auditors assess and advise across the full spectrum of how organizations use technology to protect and enhance enterprise value, including controls and regulatory compliance, privacy, software development, technology resilience, and technology governance.
Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. Together, these experiences define the Protiviti Career – where clear expectations and meaningful support help you build capability, confidence, and shape a career you’re proud of.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related fields)
Visa Status : All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
Technical proficiency aligning with the assigned capability area
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
Applies creativity and analytical thinking to problem-solving
Evaluates, synthesizes, organizes, and interprets data effectively
Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
Demonstrates a strong academic background
Drives toward obtaining professional certifications
Relevant experience with specific skills:
Understanding of internal audit processes, including the use of emerging technologies, understanding frameworks, and achieving audit objectives
Handling and analyzing data and information in various formats to uncover valuable insights and draw actionable conclusions
Experience with modern tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization tools like Power BI
Entry-level proficiency in software development, best practices, and methodologies
Interest in advanced analytics and automation technologies (e.g., Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python)
Effectively leverages AI tools with strong human judgment in the loop, driving efficiency in delivery while elevating the quality of insights and outcomes for clients
HOW WE WORK
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers .
Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted.
#LI-DNI
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$72,000.00 - $87,000.00Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
$2,000The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$74,000.00 - $89,000.00Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf .
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
AZ PRO PHOENIXJOB REQUISITION
Phoenix Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027LOCATION
PHOENIXADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Are you inspired to make a difference?
You've come to the right place.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As a consultant, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to the complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise, while also being versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing consultants across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.
Consultants are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another, coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best.
When you join our team, you will participate in Passport to Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding program. You will also attend The Consulting Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help you build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as a consultant. As a consultant, you will be part of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative approach that equips our consultants with the knowledge, skills, technical aptitude, and coaching to become our firm's future leaders.
This Foundations experience will enable you to learn from diverse project experiences while guiding your skill development, preparing you for the next step in your career journey.
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants will experience a variety of projects. Each project experience is designed to fuel your curiosity, build capability, drive real outcomes, and prepare you for the next career level. Consultants learn alongside experienced leaders and advisors to develop a strong understanding of business processes, regulatory environments, and risk/control frameworks, as well as to build fluency in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology. Consultants assess risks, analyze data, document observations, and communicate insights that contribute meaningfully to client engagements. Through interactions with client and project team personnel, consultants build professional relationships grounded in trust, which support exceptional client service. A successful consultant manages time and priorities effectively, takes ownership of assignments, and contributes meaningfully to team outcomes.
With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, and enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community.
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants are hired into one of two areas, including:
Business Process Audit and Advisory: Helps companies become more innovative by exploring their business processes, identifying and mitigating emerging risks, developing creative solutions to complex business challenges, and encouraging best practices to enhance business functions. Business Process Auditors also help clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of core business processes. Managing risk, monitoring and testing controls, enhancing security, and improving corporate governance are core internal audit services.
Technology Audit and Advisory: Helps companies navigate the risks and opportunities of an increasingly complex technology landscape, including cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, and cloud. Technology Auditors assess and advise across the full spectrum of how organizations use technology to protect and enhance enterprise value, including controls and regulatory compliance, privacy, software development, technology resilience, and technology governance.
Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. Together, these experiences define the Protiviti Career – where clear expectations and meaningful support help you build capability, confidence, and shape a career you’re proud of.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related fields)
Visa Status : All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
Technical proficiency aligning with the assigned capability area
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
Applies creativity and analytical thinking to problem-solving
Evaluates, synthesizes, organizes, and interprets data effectively
Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
Demonstrates a strong academic background
Drives toward obtaining professional certifications
Relevant experience with specific skills:
Understanding of internal audit processes, including the use of emerging technologies, understanding frameworks, and achieving audit objectives
Handling and analyzing data and information in various formats to uncover valuable insights and draw actionable conclusions
Experience with modern tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization tools like Power BI
Entry-level proficiency in software development, best practices, and methodologies
Interest in advanced analytics and automation technologies (e.g., Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python)
Effectively leverages AI tools with strong human judgment in the loop, driving efficiency in delivery while elevating the quality of insights and outcomes for clients
HOW WE WORK
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers .
Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted.
#LI-DNI
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$72,000.00 - $87,000.00Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
$2,000The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$74,000.00 - $89,000.00Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf .
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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Who's Hiring
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- Electronics & Hardware
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internal audit jobs across Arizona.
- CIA, CPA, or CISA certification preferred or required by most Arizona employers
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Demonstrated experience applying internal audit standards such as IIA Professional Practices
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and internal control frameworks like COSO
- Proficiency with audit management software and enterprise systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong written communication skills for drafting audit reports and presenting findings to leadership
Internal Audit Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an internal audit in Arizona?
Most Arizona internal audit roles require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, with employers strongly favoring candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Internal Auditor credential from the Institute of Internal Auditors. Arizona has no state-issued license specific to internal auditors, but a CPA from the Arizona State Board of Accountancy significantly strengthens candidacy. Entry-level candidates often start in public accounting or financial analyst roles before transitioning into internal audit.
How much do internal audits make in Arizona?
Internal audits in Arizona earn a median of about $79,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,430 for the lowest 10% to over $128,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire internal audits in Arizona?
Employers hiring internal audits in Arizona right now include UNS Energy Corporation, Sundt, and onsemi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of large healthcare systems, regional banks, and publicly traded mining and technology companies creates consistent demand for internal audit professionals across multiple industries.
Which Arizona cities have the most internal audit jobs?
Tempe, Phoenix, and Arizona account for the most internal audit openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates hiring as the state's corporate headquarters hub for financial services, healthcare, and energy companies, while Scottsdale and Tempe attract openings tied to fintech firms, insurance carriers, and mid-size publicly traded companies with regional operations headquartered in the East Valley.
Are there remote internal audit jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many fields, since internal audit work is largely analytical and document-based. About 67% of internal audit openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. IT audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing are the sub-areas most frequently offered on a fully remote basis, while operational audits requiring facility walkthroughs tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as an internal audit in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff auditor or audit associate role at one of Arizona's large public accounting firms, which regularly hire new graduates and provide structured training before many professionals move in-house. Banner Health, Intel, and large Phoenix-area financial institutions run rotational finance programs where internal audit is one component. Candidates without experience gain an edge by completing the Certified Internal Auditor exam parts early, building Excel and data analysis skills, and targeting internal audit coordinator or junior compliance analyst roles as a lateral entry point.
Where can I find and apply to internal audit jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to internal audit jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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