Christopher McDonald

About Christopher McDonald

I’m a financial reporting leader and SEC compliance expert with a track record of stepping into complex environments and delivering clarity, control, and confidence across the close and reporting cycle.Over the past two decades, I’ve supported SEC filers, global organizations, and fast-growth teams through 10-Ks, 10-Qs, S-4s, Reg A filings, ERP transitions, internal controls, and audit prep. I’ve worked both as a consultant and in-house leader to drive timely, accurate reporting across teams and time zones.I thrive where SEC precision, GAAP integrity, and practical execution meet.

Experience

1. Controller

   Originclear, Inc

   May 2024 — Present · Clearwater, FL, US

   Lead all financial reporting and technical accounting for a multi-entity SEC filer, including Form 10-Q, 10-K, S-4, and Regulation A filings (Form 1-K/1-SA). Drive continuous process improvements, manage complex equity and debt accounting, and oversee intercompany consolidation across subsidiaries. Collaborate directly with auditors, legal counsel, and executive leadership to ensure GAAP and SEC compliance.Overhauled SEC disclosures to be clear and consistent.Built and maintained internal controls for complex equity issuances, convertible debt, and related party transactions.Led full-cycle reporting and audit prep for Progressive Water Treatment and Modular Water Systems.Recognized for strong problem-solving and calm leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes reporting environments.

Education

• Florida Metropolitan University

  B.S., Accounting

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Controls
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Process Improvement
• Accounts Receivable
• Account Reconciliation
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Sap
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Cognos
• Erp
• Accounting