Rob Orton

Audit Partner at Haynie & Company | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | Internal Audit & Risk Management Expert | Corporate Governance & Financial Controls Advisor

Rob Orton is an accomplished accounting and audit executive with over 20 years of experience helping organizations strengthen financial integrity, improve internal controls, manage business risks, and build trust with stakeholders. As an Audit Partner at Haynie & Company, Rob specializes in helping businesses enhance financial transparency, strengthen operational accountability, and establish effective governance practices that support sustainable growth.

Throughout his career, Rob has developed extensive expertise in financial auditing, internal controls, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance. His experience includes serving as Senior Audit Manager at Haynie & Company and Director of Internal Audit at Extra Space Storage, where he worked with leadership teams to evaluate organizational risks, improve financial processes, and strengthen internal oversight.

Rob brings deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal control frameworks, audit strategy, and risk assessment. His work focuses on helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, improve operational transparency, strengthen financial reporting, and develop systems that support responsible decision-making.

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and holder of the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Rob combines technical accounting expertise with a practical understanding of the challenges facing growing businesses and established enterprises.

Rob believes effective auditing goes beyond financial statements and regulatory requirements. At its core, auditing helps organizations create trust among business owners, executives, employees, investors, and stakeholders. His philosophy is reflected in his straightforward approach to professional service: “I help people trust each other.”

Through his leadership and advisory work, Rob collaborates with executive teams to strengthen accountability, improve internal processes, and establish a culture of continuous improvement. He recognizes that reliable financial information, effective controls, and transparent operations are essential foundations for confident business decisions and long-term organizational success.

His approach emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and practical solutions that align financial oversight with broader business objectives. By helping organizations understand and manage risks, Rob supports leadership teams in making informed decisions while protecting the integrity of their operations.

Beyond technical audit and compliance expertise, Rob is passionate about empowering teams, strengthening professional relationships, and helping organizations establish the trust necessary for effective leadership and sustainable growth.

His mission is simple: Help businesses build trust through financial transparency, strong internal controls, effective risk management, and responsible governance so leaders can make confident decisions and create lasting organizational value.

Based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, Rob works with business owners, CEOs, CFOs, executive leadership teams, and organizations seeking to strengthen financial reporting, improve internal controls, navigate regulatory compliance, manage enterprise risks, and build more transparent, accountable, and resilient businesses.