Lauren Hungler, Cpa Ohio, Colorado
About Lauren Hungler, Cpa Ohio, Colorado
Lauren Hungler is a Senior Manager at Protiviti specializing in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory - IT Audit, with extensive experience in the Technology, Fintech, and Financial Services industries.
Current Role at Protiviti
Lauren Hungler is currently a Senior Manager at Protiviti, specializing in Internal Audit and Financial Advisory with a focus on IT Audit. Based in Denver, Colorado, she has been with the company since 2020. In her role, she leverages her extensive experience in auditing to ensure that Protiviti's internal processes are efficient and compliant with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Before joining Protiviti, Lauren worked at Deloitte as an Advisory Manager in Risk and Financial Advisory & Assurance from 2019 to 2020. During her one-year tenure in Denver, Colorado, she was responsible for advising clients on risk management and financial control issues, utilizing her extensive background in auditing and advisory services.
Early Career at EY
Lauren's career also includes significant experience at EY. From 2014 to 2019, she held roles as a Senior Advisory Services Manager and later as a Manager in Advisory Services. Her responsibilities involved offering strategic advice and implementing policies to improve internal controls and risk management frameworks. Her tenure at EY spanned both Phoenix, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado, providing her with a broad geographical exposure to diverse industry practices.
Foundational Roles at Fifth Third Bank and Western Alliance Bancorporation
Lauren began her professional journey at Fifth Third Bank, where she served as a Financial Internal Audit Intern in 2009. She continued to grow within the company, eventually becoming a Staff through Senior Financial Auditor from 2010 to 2013. She later moved to Western Alliance Bancorporation in Phoenix, Arizona, working as an Internal Audit Senior through Supervisor, AVP, from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Accountancy and minor in Business Law from Miami University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also completed her high school education at McAuley High School from 2002 to 2006. Her comprehensive educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in accounting and legal studies.
Technical and Industry Expertise
Lauren possesses extensive technical expertise in rebuilding internal audit departments and initiating new co-source and outsource arrangements. She has completed enterprise risk assessments and worked on global ERP implementations in a risk transformation capacity. Her professional experience focuses primarily on the Technology, Fintech, and Financial Services industries, where she applies her knowledge to build controlled yet efficient operational environments.
Personal Development and Volunteering
Outside of her professional career, Lauren is working towards becoming a certified dog handler. She aims to volunteer with her Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth and community service.