Josh Ihnen
About Josh Ihnen
Josh Ihnen is a Senior Manager at Protiviti specializing in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory with over nine years of experience in the audit space.
Current Role and Responsibilities at Protiviti
Josh Ihnen is currently serving as a Senior Manager in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti since 2021. He draws on his extensive experience to help Chief Audit Executives establish and execute their annual audit plans. Josh is instrumental in bringing an audit and risk management perspective to system implementation and transformation projects.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Before his current role, Josh Ihnen worked as a Manager in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti from 2020 to 2021 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. During his tenure, he focused on helping a wide range of companies, both public and private, by designing and evaluating internal controls around financial reporting, operations, and compliance.
Experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Josh Ihnen has a rich history of working at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. He served as the Manager of Internal Audit from 2017 to 2020 in the Greater Omaha Area and as a Senior Internal Auditor from 2016 to 2017. His roles involved supporting the internal audit function and helping organizations position their risk management functions for strategic impact.
Earlier Career and Internships
Josh started his career as a Corporate Auditor at Union Pacific Railroad from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he interned at the Lancaster County Attorney's Office in 2012. During his various roles, he accumulated valuable experience in corporate auditing and risk management.
Educational Background
Josh earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategic Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2013. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from the same institution in 2011. His formal education laid a strong foundation for his career in audit and financial advisory.