Jessica Dill Gidney

Jessica Dill Gidney has a diverse work experience in the field of audit and risk management. Jessica Dill is currently working as the Senior Director of Internal Audit at Bioventus, where they oversee the establishment of the Internal Audit department and led various audits and internal control readiness for IPO. Jessica also plays a significant role in promoting diversity and inclusion at Bioventus as a Founding Member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and Subcommittee Leader for Employee Resource Groups.

Prior to Bioventus, Jessica served as the Audit Committee Chair at The IIA Raleigh-Durham Chapter, where they contributed their expertise in audit and risk management.

Before that, Jessica worked at Red Hat as the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, where they led the transformation of the audit focus and implemented agile approaches for faster and more efficient reporting.

Jessica also has experience working at EY as a Raleigh/Triad Diversity + Inclusiveness Networks Leader and as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services, where they led international co-sourcing engagements and risk assessments.

Jessica Dill has also worked at The Siegfried Group as an Associate Director, leading internal control audits for global biotech companies in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.

In addition, Jessica has managerial experience at Duke University's Office of Internal Audit, where they managed a team of auditors and provided financial and operational audits.

Jessica Dill'searly career included roles at Grant Thornton and Arthur Andersen, where they gained experience in advisory services and audit.

Overall, Jessica Dill Gidney has a proven track record in leading audits, implementing risk management strategies, promoting diversity and inclusion, and providing valuable insights to executive management and Audit Committees.

Jessica Dill Gidney, CPA, CIA, has a Master of Accountancy degree from UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business, which they obtained in 2001. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the same institution between 1996 and 2000. Jessica Dill'ssecondary education was completed at T.Wingate Andrews High School, although specific dates are not provided. In terms of certifications, Jessica holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, awarded by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in 2006. Jessica Dill is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners. Additionally, they have obtained several other certifications, including the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in 2020, and various leadership and professional development certifications from institutions such as Workiva, LinkedIn, and the Yale School of Management. Specific years for these certifications are not provided.