Jake Lininger

Jake Lininger, CIA, CFE has a diverse range of work experience that spans over many years. Jake has held various roles in different organizations, showcasing their expertise in financial controls, internal auditing, and compliance. Jake's most recent position was as the Director of Financial Controls at Delek US Holdings, Inc. There, they managed a team and developed an audit program for climate and cybersecurity in accordance with SEC requirements. Prior to this, Jake worked as the Sr. Manager of Financial Systems and Internal Controls at Delek US Holdings, Inc., and as the Manager of Financial Systems and Internal Controls at the same company. In these roles, they oversaw the implementation of systems and controls to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. Jake also worked at W.C. Bradley Co. as the Manager of Global Assurance and Advisory, where they managed assurance and advisory engagements and implemented compliance programs. Before that, Jake held the position of Senior Internal Auditor at DaVita, where they conducted assessments and provided control recommendations for a large-scale revenue control project. Jake also worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at Noranda Aluminum, where they managed financial and operational engagements and developed staff. Additionally, Jake has experience as a Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor at Quad/Graphics, where they managed financial SOX processes and mentored staff. Earlier in their career, Jake worked at Robert W. Baird as an Internal Auditor, where they audited various areas and conducted operational reviews. Jake also served as a SOX Internal Auditor at Johnson Controls, where they evaluated financial and operational controls. Lastly, Jake started their career at Harley-Davidson as a Logistics/Communications High School Co-Op, where they assisted with communications and logistical processes. Throughout their career, Jake has demonstrated strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Jake Lininger obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Trident University International from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies in Finance at Lubar College of Business from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, they obtained certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Institute of Internal Auditors respectively in 2017. Jake also holds additional certifications such as Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot from LinkedIn in 2024 and ESG Certificate: Internal Auditing for Sustainable Organizations from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in 2023.