Joni Whitehead, Cpa, Crcm
About Joni Whitehead, Cpa, Crcm
Joni Whitehead is the Vice President and Director of Audit Compliance at City National Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in compliance and auditing, she actively monitors industry trends and manages regulatory requests and examinations.
Work at City National Bank
Joni Whitehead serves as the Vice President and Director of Audit Compliance at City National Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she plays a crucial part in the development and implementation of the Internal Audit Methodology. Whitehead coordinates and manages regulatory requests and examinations, working closely with Bank Regulators and External Auditors. She oversees the execution of the annual audit plan for the Regulatory Compliance platform and adjusts it as necessary. Additionally, she manages a team of external consultants alongside the Compliance Audit Team.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Audit
Before joining City National Bank, Joni Whitehead held several significant positions in the banking and compliance sectors. She worked as a Compliance Manager and Vice President at Fifth Third Bank from 2012 to 2019. Following this, she served as a Senior Compliance Manager at Silicon Valley Bank from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she was a Staff Accountant at LPK for one year in 2011-2012. These roles have contributed to her extensive knowledge and expertise in compliance and audit practices.
Education and Expertise
Joni Whitehead has a solid educational background in accounting. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting from the same institution, studying from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Hoover High School. Her academic credentials support her professional expertise in audit and compliance.
Professional Development and Industry Knowledge
Joni Whitehead is proactive in staying informed about emerging trends and developments in the banking industry and the Internal Audit profession. This commitment to professional development enables her to effectively manage compliance and audit functions within her organization. Her awareness of industry practices ensures that she can lead her team in adapting to changes and maintaining high standards in audit compliance.