Aimee Bhakthavachalam (Muñiz), Cpa, Cia
About Aimee Bhakthavachalam (Muñiz), Cpa, Cia
Aimee Bhakthavachalam (Muñiz) is a Manager in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. She holds dual certifications as a CPA and CIA and has extensive experience in accounting and auditing.
Current Title and Role
Aimee Bhakthavachalam (Muñiz) serves as Manager, Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti. She started this role in 2022 and is based in Houston, Texas. In this position, she manages audit and advisory services, focusing on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and controls.
Education and Certifications
Aimee Bhakthavachalam holds a Master of Science in Accountancy (2015) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (2014) from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Management Information Systems. She is certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Academic Role
Since 2024, Aimee Bhakthavachalam has been serving as an Adjunct Professor at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. She teaches ACCT 2301: Principles of Financial Accounting, focusing on foundational accounting principles, to help students understand the basics of financial reporting and analysis.
Professional Background
Before her current roles, Aimee Bhakthavachalam worked at Protiviti as a Senior Consultant II IAFA for 9 months. She has experience as a Senior Consolidation Accountant at ChampionX (2020-2021) and held various roles at KPMG US, including Senior Audit Associate and Audit Associate (2016-2020). Additionally, she has interned at BMC Software and worked as a Teaching Assistant in Oil and Gas at the University of Houston. Her career began with significant roles in photography at the Cathedral of St. Matthew and Aim-azing Photography.
Photography Experience
Aimee Bhakthavachalam has a background in photography, having worked as a Senior Photographer at the Cathedral of St. Matthew for 7 years and as a Freelance Photographer at Aim-azing Photography for 9 years. Her extensive experience in photography complements her diverse professional skill set.