Monique Thompson, Msa, Cisa
About Monique Thompson, Msa, Cisa
Monique Thompson is the Director of Audit & Compliance at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in internal auditing and compliance, having held various positions in organizations such as Revenew International and Landstar.
Work at Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Monique Thompson has served as the Director of Audit & Compliance at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority since 2020. In this role, she oversees compliance and audit functions, ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies. Prior to this position, she held the role of Interim Director of Audit & Compliance for two months in 2019. Her responsibilities include maintaining the authority-wide risk register and managing external audits, including those conducted by the Federal Transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Education and Expertise
Monique Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Grambling State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Phoenix. Her educational background supports her expertise in audit and compliance, particularly in the transit and state industry sectors.
Background
Monique Thompson has a diverse professional background in audit and compliance roles across various organizations. She began her career at LA Fitness, where she held multiple positions, including Internal Audit Supervisor and Purchasing Associate. She transitioned to Landstar, serving as an Internal Auditor and later as Internal Audit Manager. Her experience includes significant roles at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, where she progressed from Sr. Internal Auditor to Internal Audit Manager before becoming the Director.
Achievements
Monique Thompson has successfully managed several significant audits and projects during her tenure at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. She led the organization’s first-ever bus simulation and case study. Additionally, she has managed various external audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. She has also implemented internal information technology general controls audits based on the NIST framework, enhancing the authority’s audit processes.