Kathleen Gibbs
About Kathleen Gibbs
Kathleen Gibbs is an Information Technology Audit Manager at Protiviti in Columbus, Ohio, with a background in IT audit and risk advisory consulting.
Company
Kathleen Gibbs is currently employed at Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk, and internal audit. Based in Columbus, Ohio, she has been part of Protiviti's team since 2020, first as an IT Audit Senior Consultant and now as an Information Technology Audit Manager. Protiviti is known for helping clients navigate critical business problems with tailored solutions and deep industry knowledge.
Title
Kathleen Gibbs holds the position of Information Technology Audit Manager at Protiviti. As an Information Technology Audit Manager, she collaborates closely with her clients' Internal Audit and IT departments to ensure SOX compliance, manage IT risk, and evaluate cyber security initiatives. Her role involves providing critical insights into IT structures, which enhance the financial integrity of the organizations she supports.
Work Experience
Kathleen Gibbs has amassed a diverse range of experiences throughout her career. Before her current role at Protiviti, she served as an IT Audit Senior Consultant at the same company. She also worked at EY as a Senior - Financial Services Office Risk Advisory Consultant from 2016 to 2020. Her early professional experiences include various roles at Bowling Green State University, such as Grad Assistantship and Career Center Assistant. Additionally, Kathleen spent time at HW&Co. | CPAs & Advisors as a Tax/General Accounting Intern, and at IntelliShop as a Quality Assurance Specialist.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Gibbs holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Bowling Green State University, earned from 2015 to 2016. She also has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the same institution, completed from 2011 to 2015. Her academic foundations in Accounting have equipped her with a thorough understanding of financial principles, which she applies in her IT audit and risk management roles. Kathleen maintains a strong interest in the financial significance of IT risk and enhancing her knowledge of evolving IT structures and cyber security initiatives.
Professional Development and Interests
Kathleen Gibbs is dedicated to her professional growth. She focuses on expanding her knowledge and skills in IT and business to foster personal and professional growth. Kathleen actively develops her leadership experience and engages in networking, collaborating with various teams within and outside her organization. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog Opie, cooking, and spending time outdoors, balancing her professional commitments with personal interests.