Houston Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027
The Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant at Confidential Client partners with leading companies to deliver high-quality audit and advisory solutions across business process and technology domains. This role involves assessing risks, analyzing data with AI-enabled tools, and collaborating with clients to improve controls, compliance, and operational efficiency within a hybrid work environment. The position emphasizes professional growth through diverse project experiences, leadership development, and innovative problem-solving.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant to join a Houston, TX delivery team. This role supports internal audit, business-process advisory, and technology audit engagements across clients in multiple industries. You will analyze risks and controls, apply data analytics and AI-enabled tools, and communicate findings that help clients improve governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
- Work on client engagements to assess risks, test controls, and document observations for internal audit and advisory projects.
- Use AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology to support evidence-based conclusions.
- Assist in planning, fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting for Business Process Audit & Advisory and Technology Audit & Advisory engagements.
- Leverage data tools (Power BI, Excel, Alteryx, Python, MS Power Platform) to analyze data sets and create visualizations.
- Support client communications and present insights to project teams and client stakeholders.
- Contribute to project delivery by managing time, prioritizing tasks, and taking ownership of assignments.
- Collaborate with team members, participate in training/onboarding programs, and engage in professional development activities.
Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Demonstrated proficiency applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities; ability to synthesize and interpret data.
- Technical proficiency aligned to the assigned capability area (business process audit or technology audit).
- Familiarity or interest in Power BI, Excel, Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python, and modern data/visualization tools.
- Entry-level software development awareness and best practices is a plus.
- Desire to pursue professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is encouraged.
What Makes You Successful
- Works effectively both independently and on teams.
- Applies analytical creativity and organizes information to drive actionable outcomes.
- Embraces a growth mindset and seeks feedback to improve performance.
- Demonstrates a strong academic foundation and professional curiosity.
- Balances human judgment with effective use of AI tools to elevate quality and efficiency.
Work Model & Location
- This role follows a hybrid model that combines in-person client and office work with remote work based on project needs. Local travel and occasional out-of-area travel may be required by client engagements.
- Job location: Houston, TX.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range (reported): $72,000 — $89,000 per year (placement dependent on experience, skills, and geographic work location).
- Bonus target: $2,000 (illustrative; actual eligibility and amounts depend on role and performance).
- Total cash range estimate: $72,000 — $89,000.
- Benefits (may include): medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks), short/long-term disability, 401(k) with employer match, Choice Time Off (CTO) and paid holidays. Benefit eligibility varies by employment type and location.
Legal & Hiring Notes
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Confidential Client is not registered to hire or employ personnel in West Virginia and Alaska.
- Reasonable accommodations: if you need assistance related to the application or hiring process, you will be provided a point of contact to request accommodations.
- Local fair-chance requirements (e.g., for San Francisco or Los Angeles County) will be followed when applicable.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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