JOB REQUISITION Chicago Business Performance Improvement Consultant - 2027 LOCATION CHICAGO ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S) JOB DESCRIPTION Are You Ready to Live Something Different with Protiviti? The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver. At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Are you inspired to make a difference? You've come to the right place. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Business Performance Improvement consultants help clients in the areas of finance, operations, people and change. Our consultants work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As a consultant, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise but also versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing interns across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success. Our culture is built on clear expectations, meaningful support, and teamwork. Consultants are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another; coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best. When you join our team, you will participate in Passport to Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding program. You will also attend The Consulting Challenge, an experiential learning course that will build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as a consultant. As a consultant, you will be a part of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative approach to equip our consultants with the knowledge, skills, technical aptitude, and coaching to become our firm’s future leaders. This Foundations experience will enable you to learn from diverse project experiences while guiding your skill development, preparing you for the next step in your career journey. Business Performance Improvement consultants will experience a variety of projects. Each project experience is designed to fuel your curiosity, build capability, drive meaningful impact, and prepare you for the next career level. Consultants learn alongside experienced leaders and advisors to develop a strong understanding of business processes and build technical skills in general risk areas. Consultants compile and analyze data and document findings and communicate insights that contribute impactfully to client engagements. Through interaction with client and project team personnel, consultants develop professional relationships that are grounded in trust, supporting exceptional client service. A successful consultant manages time and priorities effectively, takes ownership of assignments, and contributes impactfully to collective team results. With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community. Business Performance Improvement consultants are hired into one of four different areas, including: Finance Performance Management: Provides custom solutions to help finance leaders address their current challenges and explore opportunities for continuous growth, delivering innovative solutions and supporting finance as a forward-thinking, strategic partner to the business. At the core, our methodology aligns people, processes, and technology to drive efficiency, productivity, and transformation, enabling change and creating value for the entire client organization. Financial Reporting Remediation & Compliance: Supports companies in navigating complex financial reporting situations to reduce their risk of non-compliance while limiting exposure to financial restatements and other costly non-routine situations such as restatements, mergers, and IPOs. Protiviti’s team proactively monitors new accounting rules, alerts clients to changing requirements, and assists with addressing complex accounting or reporting challenges. People & Change: Focuses on the human side of transformation by helping companies with the people, talent, and skills components of their business. We assist organizations in developing differentiated employee experiences to better attract, retain, and engage talent. We also help organizations enable sustained behavior changes to support large-scale initiatives. Supply Chain & Operations: Supports companies in driving outcomes by reducing cost, improving efficiency, reducing risk and executing operations across their complex business functions from Engineering, Source, Make and Deliver through industry-leading practices and innovation. Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. Together, these experiences define the Protiviti Career – where clear expectations and meaningful support help you build capability, confidence, and shape a career you’re proud of. Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Supply Chain, or other business majors) Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.) Advanced verbal and written communication skills Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL Works effectively in teams, as well as independently Being creative and analytical Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background Relevant experience with specific skills: A foundation in accounting and finance processes and objectives Documenting findings and sharing recommendations Entry level knowledge of organizational operations processes and objectives HOW WE WORK Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. APPLICATION PROCESS Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers. Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. #LI-DNI Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job. $72,000.00 - $87,000.00 Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job. $2,000 The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job. $74,000.00 - $89,000.00 Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year. Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf. Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time. Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance. In your email please include the following: The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application. The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply. For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. JOB LOCATION IL PRO CHICAGO Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit — enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most. Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Click HERE to receive insights to life at Protiviti and be among the first to hear about new career opportunities that align with your areas of interest.

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