Ignacio Birkner

About Ignacio Birkner

Senior Level, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Executive with extensive hands-on experience in Finance/Operations, International Business, Cost Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Budget Forecasting, Merger & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Finance, Managerial Finance, and working with Board of Directors, Banks, and Attorneys.As the CFO and Treasurer at Campbell Scientific, a leading provider of research-grade measurement instruments and data acquisition systems, I oversee the financial and operational aspects of the company, including accounting, treasury, tax, audit, risk management, and legal. I have been in this role for over six years, and I have a master\'s degree in accounting and finance.With over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, I have a proven track record of driving growth, efficiency, and profitability for the companies I have worked for. I have successfully led and executed multiple strategic initiatives, such as mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, cost reduction, and internal controls improvement. I have also developed and maintained strong relationships with the board of directors, banks, and attorneys, as well as with the management and staff of the company. I am fluent in Spanish and have extensive experience in conducting business in Latin America and Europe.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

   Campbell Scientific

   Jul 2018 — Present

Education

• Utah State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

  1992 — 1995

• Utah State University

  Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

  1996 — 1998