Christopher Payne
About Christopher Payne
Christopher Payne is the Managing Director at Protiviti, overseeing the Kansas City practice and providing advisory services in risk management, internal audit, and finance optimization.
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Christopher Payne holds the position of Managing Director at Protiviti. He has been in this role since 2002, demonstrating steadfast leadership and commitment to the company over his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Payne studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned a Masters of Accountancy. His academic background in accounting has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in advisory roles.
Market Leader at Protiviti Kansas City
As the Market Leader for Protiviti's Kansas City practice, Christopher Payne oversees client services extending to regions such as Omaha, Wichita, Topeka, and Southwest Missouri. His responsibilities include the coordination and enhancement of service delivery across these markets.
Advisory Experience and Client Services
Christopher Payne has over 19 years of experience in advisory roles. He focuses on risk identification, measurement, assessment, and monitoring. His clientele ranges from large public and multinational organizations to small local privately-held companies, benefiting from his strategic guidance.
Strategic Guidance to Executive Leaders
Christopher provides strategic guidance to Chief Audit Executives in establishing and executing internal audit plans. He also aids Chief Risk Officers in developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs, and works with Chief Financial Officers to optimize finance operations for better efficiency and effectiveness.
IT Risk Assessments for CIOs
In the realm of IT risk assessment, Christopher collaborates with Chief Information Officers to ensure robust risk mitigation strategies tailored to dynamic business environments. His work in this area helps organizations address and manage IT risks effectively.