Brandon Best, Cpa
About Brandon Best, Cpa
Brandon Best is an Internal Audit Manager at Saia Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in conducting field audits, fraud investigations, and improving audit efficiency across the company's operations in 43 states.
Work at Saia
Brandon Best has served as the Internal Audit Manager at Saia Inc. since 2014. In this role, he conducts field audits across the company's transportation terminals located in 43 states. His responsibilities include risk assessments and identifying high-risk areas, with a focus on financial outcomes. He has played a key role in enhancing the efficiency of the field audit process, successfully reducing the hours required per audit while increasing the total number of audits conducted each year.
Previous Experience at The Home Depot
Prior to his current position, Brandon Best worked at The Home Depot as a Sales Specialist from 2007 to 2015. Over the course of eight years, he gained valuable experience in sales and customer service, which contributed to his professional development and understanding of operational processes.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Best holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Georgia Gwinnett College, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also studied Geography at Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, he completed a program at Gwinnett Technical College from 2011 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in internal auditing and data analysis.
Fraud Investigations and Data Analysis
In his role at Saia, Brandon Best assists with fraud investigations, utilizing data analysis to identify potential issues. He collaborates with Human Resources and Corporate Security when necessary to address these concerns. His experience includes mapping internal controls from the 1992 COSO framework to the 2013 COSO framework, allowing him to identify gaps and improve organizational processes.
Special Projects and Ad Hoc Analyses
Brandon engages in special projects and ad hoc analyses at Saia, which include data visualization and transactional data review. These projects are often initiated at the request of management or the audit committee, showcasing his ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and contribute to its overall effectiveness.