Micheal Baer Cia

Micheal Baer has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Micheal currently works at Fortitude Re as an Assistant Vice President in Internal Audit, a role they began in April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Associate in Internal Audit at the same company from July 2022 to April 2023.

Before joining Fortitude Re, Baer worked at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation from 2015 to 2022. During their time there, they served as the Divisional SOX Compliance Lead for CAT Financial.

Baer also gained experience at Genesco, where they worked as a Senior Auditor from June 2014 to June 2015.

Earlier in their career, Baer held the position of Senior Internal Auditor at Cracker Barrel from November 2007 to May 2014. In this role, they conducted investigations into potential fraud, conducted operational audits, identified compliance issues, and assessed internal controls.

Prior to joining Cracker Barrel, Baer worked at the State of Tennessee as a Legislative Auditor 2 from March 2005 to May 2008. During this time, they conducted investigations into potential fraud and prepared documentation for audit findings.

Baer's earliest work experience was at Papa Johns, where they worked as a General Manager from November 1998 to March 2005. In this role, they managed a large staff, handled local marketing, and oversaw day-to-day operations.

Overall, Baer's work experience showcases their expertise in internal audit, fraud investigation, compliance, and operational management across various industries.

Michael Baer attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) from 1998 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accounting. In 2007, Michael Baer also obtained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Micheal also holds certifications in Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Internal Auditor, obtained from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Institute of Internal Auditors, respectively.