Steve Wang
About Steve Wang
Steve Wang is the Managing Director at Protiviti, leading internal audit solutions in the St. Louis market and serving as the global ESG Audit Service Leader. He has over twenty years of experience in internal audit across various industries and provides a range of risk consulting services.
Current Role at Protiviti
Steve Wang is the Managing Director at Protiviti. His tenure began in 2005, marking over 15 years with the firm. In his current role, Steve leads the internal audit solution for Protiviti in the St. Louis market. Additionally, he serves as the global ESG Audit Service Leader, providing direction and expertise for the firm's environmental, social, and governance auditing practices.
Professional Experience at Deloitte
Before joining Protiviti, Steve Wang worked at Deloitte from 2002 to 2005. He held the position of ERS Senior, where he gained valuable experience in risk management and assurance services. His role at Deloitte contributed to his extensive knowledge in internal audits and compliance services.
Early Career at Arthur Andersen and Protiviti
Steve Wang's initial professional experience includes working as a Consultant at Arthur Andersen from 2000 to 2001. Subsequently, he joined Protiviti as a Senior Consultant, where he worked from 2001 to 2002. These early roles helped to build his foundational expertise in consulting and internal audits.
Education and Credentials
Steve Wang earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies in 2000. His academic background in finance has been instrumental in his professional growth and expertise in auditing and consulting services.
Leadership in Organizational Initiatives
Steve Wang serves as the Executive Sponsor for several initiatives within Protiviti. He is the Protiviti Executive Sponsor of Aspire, an initiative dedicated to Asian Social Professional Innovative and Resourceful Employees. He also acts as the Executive Sponsor for Ascend, the largest Pan-Asian business professional membership organization in North America. His leadership in these roles signifies his commitment to diversity and professional development within the organization.
Expertise in Internal Audit and Compliance
Steve Wang has over two decades of experience in internal audit and sustainability reporting across various industries, including manufacturing, hospitality & gaming, telecommunications, retail, and banking. He provides a range of risk consulting services at Protiviti, including sustainability reporting and ESG services, Sarbanes-Oxley advisory services, and IT audit services. He has been particularly focused on assisting clients with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance for over fifteen years, specializing in the testing of operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.