Chris C.
Controller @ Hometown
- Role
- Director of Accounting at Kajabi
- Location
- Norfolk, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris C.
With over a decade of professional accounting experience, I currently serve as Controller where I bring expertise in accounting, financial reporting, payroll, payables, and SaaS operations. My mission is to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration within my team. I am committed to driving process improvements, adhering to GAAP standards, and delivering high-quality financial solutions that support the company’s growth and strategic objectives.
Experience
Director of Accounting
Jan 2021 — Present
Team leader (4 Direct Reports) for all things accounting, payables & T&E, financial reporting, and payroll. Responsible for providing coaching and reviews of direct reports as well as being involved in hiring-Led adoption of NetSuite, Airbase (AP), Navan (T&E), and Alteryx. Designed use cases w/Alteryx to automate 12 days/yr worth of Sr. Accountant tasks-Achieved 5-day monthly close (inclusive of recons/reviews/consolidation of international sub/preparation of statement of cash flows & monthly financial package)-Successfully transitioned from non-GAAP (pre-hire) to GAAP books. Management of all aspects of day-day audit as well as preparation of audited financial statements and footnotes-Created (from scratch) Monthly Financial Reporting package which included design/preparation of direct cash flow model/statement-Ad-hoc technical accounting as part of conversion to GAAP books including white papers and adjustments on ASC 606 (including Contract Costs), Capitalized Software, as well as subsequently ASC 842 and ASC 805 Business Combinations/Asset Acquisitions, Functional Currency/International Consolidation, amongst others-Management of AP (Airbase) and T&E system (Navan), including bill entry, approvals, reimbursements, and payments. Hired and managed one AP staff. Management of prep and filing of 1099s-Preparation and review of semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls (~250 EEs)- including time card reviews. Year-end preparation of fringe benefits and W2 review as well as 401k audit support-Created process (from scratch) for partnering with R&D teams to obtain information needed to analyze/record Capitalized Software.
Education
Providence College
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
2007 — 2011
Bentley University
Master's Degree, Accounting
2011 — 2012
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