Christopher Klisch

Vice President of Finance, North America @Jellycat

Minneapolis, MN, US

Appointed as Officer of the North America region in 2025, expanding scope across multiple business units• Scaled the Finance team 3x in less than a year by recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing professionals to support business expansion and regional operational needs• Lead all accounting functions including AP, AR, GL, close, and financial reporting—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal standards• Established and strengthened internal controls to safeguard assets, drive audit readiness, and ensure full regulatory compliance across North American operations• Ensure tax compliance for all of North America, including State / Province and local jurisdictions• Manage regional cash flow, liquidity, and working capital optimization in collaboration with Global Finance and local operational teams• Oversee banking, merchant, and treasury relationships for North America, ensuring seamless financial operations and scalability• Identify and mitigate financial risk through proactive scenario planning, risk assessments, and business continuity initiatives• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, introducing automation, and optimizing financial systems to improve accuracy and speed of execution

University of Minnesota

Master of Public Policy, Leadership & Management Concentration

University of California, Berkeley

Professional Certificate, Accounting

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Arts, Applied Sociology

University of St. Thomas

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance