Christopher A. Jones
Morton,USA
Summary
Over 25 year of successful, diverse and responsible financial management experience with a record of accomplishment in: Streamlining financial closings, Financial forecasting, modeling and budgeting, Accounting software conversions, Cash flow management, Risk management, human resources and corporate taxes
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director / CFO
Grand Opera House Inc
01.2018 - 10.2025
- Directed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and resource allocation.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform strategic planning and maintain competitive advantage in the market.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and guide decision-making across departments.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating positive work environment and offering competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Collaborated with executive team to drive strategic planning and long-term financial forecasting.
CONTROLLER
Frog Commissary Inc.
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Implemented financial controls, procedures and reporting systems for catering and retail restaurant POS systems
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting, budgeting, job costing and forecast preparation
- Manage internal and external audit engagements
- Managed banking and insurance relationships
- Identify opportunities to improve the business (such as reduce cost or increase efficiency) through benchmarking business unit performance internally and externally against competition
- Drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Strategically forecasted and managed cash flows
- Developed in-depth analytical reporting models to analyze food & beverage trends, gross margin reporting, cash flows and financial performance
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, property, order entry, retail food and beverage department and inventory control personnel
- Skilled at handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines
- Maintained the Pixel Point POS, Caterease , and ChefTec software systems
CONTROLLER
Corporate Interiors Inc
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Implemented financial controls, procedures and reporting systems
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting, budgeting, job costing and forecast preparation
- Manage internal and external audit engagements
- Managed banking and insurance relationships
- Complete ROI analysis and business case justifications for capital investment or expense spending
- Perform physical inventories, variance analysis and account reconciliations
- Identify opportunities to improve the business (such as reduce cost or increase efficiency) through benchmarking business unit performance internally and externally against competition
- Drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Strategically forecasted and managed cash flows
- Developed in-depth analytical reporting models to analyze trends, margin reporting, ratio analysis, cash flows and financial performance
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, property, order entry and inventory control personnel
- Managed and supported the implementation of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with US GAAP
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports, budgets and results of operation to Leadership, management and financial institutions
- Prepare federal, state and local income and sales and use tax returns
- Skilled at handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines
- Premier Distributor of Steelcase office furniture in Philadelphia, Delaware and Southern New Jersey
Controller
Independent Consultant
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting, budgeting, costing and forecast preparation
- Trained and supervised staff in corporate operating procedures
- Prepare federal, state and local income and sales and use tax returns
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, property, order entry and inventory control personnel
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – CORPORATE
Global Spectrum
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Responsible for financial closings, reporting, operational and capital budgeting, planning and forecasting
- Responsible for financial oversight of divisional Controllers and accounting staff
- Provide financial analysis, modeling and advisory services
- Manage internal and external audit engagements
- Identify opportunities to improve the business (such as reduce cost or increase efficiency) through benchmarking business unit performance internally and externally against competition
- Drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Create financial models to support pursuing organic growth opportunities as well as strategic acquisitions that are synergistic with business model
- Analyze and evaluate financial results and organize information to emphasize key points, trends or variances
- Define and train staff in the standardization of accounting processes across the organization
- Traveled to facilities to meet with clients and review financial reports, projections and strategy
- Thorough knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, general ledger account analysis and reconciliation
- Developed new financial reporting package and implemented BizNet report writer for all 126 locations
- Interviewed, hired, trained and coached staff; completed performance evaluations and developed growth plans
- Champion corporate mission and vision to achieve excellent customer service
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – Sovereign Bank Arena
Global Spectrum
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting, budgeting, job costing and forecast preparation
- Implemented financial controls, procedures and reporting systems
- Maintained general ledger and completed month and year-end closings
- Managed internal and external audit engagements
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll and box office personnel
- Completed quarterly and annual sales tax returns
- Developed in-depth analytical reporting model using FRX to analyze trends, margin reporting, ratio analysis, cash flows and financial performance
- Completed upgrade and conversion of accounting system to MAS 200
- Managed and supported the implementation of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate sponsors
- Prepared and presented monthly reports, budgets and results of operation to County, corporate management, clients and corporate sponsors
- Provided leadership and direction of operations to assure profitability and accomplishment of strategic objectives
- Settled and reconciled multi-million dollar events and concerts with promoters
- Negotiated union contracts with IATSE stagehands
CONTROLLER
Banfe Products
01.2002 - 01.2005
- During tenure, company was named one of the Nation's 500 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies by Inc. magazine
- Implemented financial controls, procedures and reporting systems to achieve a 300% increase in revenue over three years
- Responsible for monthly financial reporting, budgeting, costing and forecast preparation
- Managed banking and insurance relationships and secured multi-million dollar line of credit to finance business expansion
- Complete ROI analysis and business case justifications for capital investment or expense spending
- Perform physical inventories, variance analysis and account reconciliations
- Strategically forecasted and managed cash flows
- Developed in-depth analytical reporting model using business cubes to analyze trends, margin reporting, ratio analysis, cash flows and financial performance
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, property, order entry and inventory control personnel
- Prepare and present monthly reports, budgets and results of operation to Board of Directors, management and financial institutions
- Prepare federal, state and local income and sales and use tax returns
- Skilled at handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines
- National wholesale distributor and manufacturer of soil, mulch and green products
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Devon Consulting
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Prepared and ensured timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, cash flow reports, work papers and financial analysis for parent company and subsidiaries
- Supervised and trained general accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal audit, contracts and payroll staffs
- Managed external audit engagements
- Managed treasury responsibilities including banking relationships, cash management and insurance programs
- Monitor company's compliance with debt covenants and formulated budget strategies to adhere to fiscal goals
- Prepared corporate and multi-state payroll tax and sales and use tax returns
- Completed annual performance evaluations and established goals for staff
- Market leader of information technology consulting services in PA, NJ and DE
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/Accounts Payable Supervisor/Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hajoca Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1999
- Handled all closing activities, financial statement preparation and budget analysis for twenty-two locations
- Trained and supervised staff in corporate operating procedures for over 250 locations
- Nationwide wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial products
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Widener University
Chester, PA01.1999
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OLAP relational database, FRX, MXB, BizNet, Sage 100 ERP, MAS 200, MAS 90, Sage 50, Sage 300, AccPac, Caterease, Pixel Point POS, ChefTec, Microsoft Dynamics SL ERP, Citrix Networking, Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP and NT
Timeline
Managing Director / CFO
Grand Opera House Inc
01.2018 - 10.2025
CONTROLLER
Frog Commissary Inc.
08.2016 - 12.2017
CONTROLLER
Corporate Interiors Inc
07.2015 - 08.2016
Controller
Independent Consultant
07.2014 - 07.2015
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – CORPORATE
Global Spectrum
07.2005 - 07.2014
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – Sovereign Bank Arena
Global Spectrum
07.2005 - 07.2014
CONTROLLER
Banfe Products
01.2002 - 01.2005
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Devon Consulting
01.1999 - 01.2002
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/Accounts Payable Supervisor/Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hajoca Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1999
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Widener University