Christine Jones, Cpa
About Christine Jones, Cpa
Christine Jones is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Internal Audit at Saia Inc., a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in internal auditing, having previously worked for organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Crawford & Company, and Coca-Cola Enterprises.
Work at SAIA
Christine Jones has served as the Director of Internal Audit at Saia Inc. since 2018. In this role, she oversees the internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Her responsibilities include evaluating risk management processes and implementing audit strategies that align with the company's objectives. Jones has contributed to strengthening the internal controls and governance framework at Saia Inc.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before her tenure at Saia Inc., Christine Jones held several significant positions in internal audit. She worked at Kaiser Permanente as an Audit Project Manager from 2010 to 2014, where she managed various audit projects. Prior to that, she was the Internal Audit Manager at Crawford & Company for one year in 2015. Additionally, she served as the Director of Internal Audit at EasyCare (APCO) from 2016 to 2018, further developing her expertise in the field.
Early Career in Audit
Christine Jones began her career in audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Associate from 2004 to 2006. She then transitioned to Coca-Cola Enterprises, where she worked as an Audit Associate from 2006 to 2008. These early roles provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in auditing practices, which she later applied in her more advanced positions.
Education and Expertise
Christine Jones studied at East Carolina University, where she earned a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) from 1999 to 2004. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her career in accounting and auditing. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which further demonstrates her expertise and commitment to the profession.