Jose M. Guevara, Cpa
About Jose M. Guevara, Cpa
Jose M. Guevara, CPA, is the Internal Audit Director and Chief of Staff at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in internal audit and risk management.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Jose M. Guevara, CPA, serves as the Internal Audit Director - Chief of Staff at Fannie Mae. In his current role, he leads the implementation of internal audit methodologies that enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. He also spearheaded the integration of advanced data analytics into Fannie Mae's internal audit functions, significantly improving operational insights and risk assessments.
Previous Experience at JMGS Consulting INC.
Before his tenure at Fannie Mae, Jose founded and served as President at JMGS CONSULTING INC., where he was also the Internal Audit Senior Manager Consultant. During his three years there, he provided strategic audit consultancy and established foundational audit frameworks for various clients. His experience at JMGS CONSULTING INC. equipped him with diverse skills in internal control and risk management across different industries.
Educational Background
Jose M. Guevara studied at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he acquired the foundational knowledge that propelled his career in internal audit and financial controls. He holds professional certifications including a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and a CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), underscoring his expertise in the field.
Professional Experience in Baltimore and Dallas
Jose's career also includes notable roles at Laureate International Universities and Baker Tilly US. At Laureate, he served as Senior Manager Internal Audit and previously as Manager Internal Audit, accumulating over four years of experience in Baltimore, Maryland. Earlier, he worked at Baker Tilly US as an Audit Senior and Audit Supervisor in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, along with a brief tenure as Risk Advisory Lead at Brinker International.
Community Engagement and Thought Leadership
Outside of his professional roles, Jose is actively involved in community outreach programs focused on financial literacy and education in the Washington D.C. area. He has also served as a guest lecturer on internal audit and risk management at several universities and professional organizations. Additionally, he has published multiple articles on internal audit best practices in industry journals and magazines, contributing to thought leadership in his field.