Judith Burroughs

Judith Burroughs was a Senior Consultant at Protiviti based in Dallas, Texas, where she specializes in accounting, internal audit, and risk management. With over eight years of professional experience across consulting and public accounting, she supports clients in strengthening financial reporting processes, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her work spans a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, aviation, and government agencies, where she delivers assurance services and practical, risk-aligned business solutions. Throughout her career, Judith has developed strong expertise in SOX compliance, internal audit execution, financial statement analysis, and process improvement. She is experienced in performing control testing, risk assessments, and walkthroughs of complex business processes, as well as documenting workflows through narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices. She also leverages data analytics to identify anomalies, improve audit accuracy, and support evidence-based conclusions, while working closely with cross-functional teams in finance, operations, and IT. Judith holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from Maryville University of Saint Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama. Her early career includes roles at firms such as RSM US LLP, BDO USA, and Lanigan Ryan, P.C., where she gained foundational experience in audit procedures, tax support, and financial reporting. She is also certified in risk management tools through AuditBoard, reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional development and excellence in the field of audit and consulting.