Jon Taber
Ankeny
Summary
Internal Audit Leader specializing in transforming audit functions into data-driven, value-generating strategic partners. Proven track record of reducing compliance burden by 40% and delivering over $8M in measurable savings through continuous auditing and automation. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and contributor to Audit Committee reporting, with experience driving cross-functional initiatives that improved liquidity by $50M. Recognized for modernizing audit through data, analytics, and emerging AI governance capabilities, with international experience and fluency in Portuguese and professional working proficiency in Spanish, enabling effective engagement across the Americas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Casey’s
01.2021 - Current
- Led and developed a team of five auditors while transforming audit execution through a continuous monitoring model, reducing SOX effort by 40% and delivering over $8M in measurable savings
- Designed and scaled a continuous monitoring program covering more than $200M in spend, enabling proactive risk detection and timely business insights
- Contributed to Audit Committee reporting by delivering insights on transformation initiatives, risk exposure, and remediation progress
- Driving over $50M in improved liquidity through cross-functional partnership with Finance and Procurement
- Partnering with IT, Legal, and Enterprise Risk Management in the development of a Responsible AI governance framework (Zone 1–3 model) to align audit oversight with emerging enterprise AI risks
SENIOR AUDITOR
Casey’s
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Partnered with business leaders to review the Loyalty Rewards program, identifying cost savings opportunities exceeding $180K and influencing business decision-making
- Performed SOX controls testing and identified risk-based audit opportunities
- Led review of DoorDash partnership, identifying revenue opportunities exceeding $500K
SENIOR AUDITOR
FedEx Services
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led complex financial and operational audits across FedEx Express and Logistics in a global, multi-entity environment
- Led enterprise risk audit across South America, delivering over $1M in cost reductions
- Conducted FCPA compliance audits and supported enterprise risk-assessment processes
- Led cross-border fraud investigations and post-acquisition audits, partnering with international stakeholders
- Leveraged fluency in Portuguese and professional working proficiency in Spanish to conduct reviews and engage stakeholders across Central and South America, strengthening regional governance
Education
Master of Science - Financial Fraud and Investigations
Pfeiffer University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Upper Iowa University
Skills
- Audit Transformation & Modernization
- Continuous Monitoring & Data Analytics
- Executive & Audit Committee Reporting
- AI Governance & Emerging Risk
- Risk-based Auditing
- Leadership Development
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Financial Forensics
Additional Leadership and Development
- MIT – Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Development (In Progress)
- Host of the “Audit 15 Fun” Podcast (200+ episodes) featuring senior leaders discussing audit transformation, risk, and leadership
Timeline
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Casey’s
01.2021 - Current
SENIOR AUDITOR
Casey’s
01.2020 - 01.2021
SENIOR AUDITOR
FedEx Services
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Upper Iowa University
Master of Science - Financial Fraud and Investigations
Pfeiffer University