Christopher Grake
Summary
Variable Consolidation Analyst with 7 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrates expertise in SAP, HFM, and OneStream systems, consistently enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial statements. Skilled at leading projects and training teams, driving advancements in financial tools and compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Variable Consolidations Analyst - Purchasing Finance
Stellantis
08.2025 - Current
- Manage off-standard purchase price costs, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries to support timely and accurate financial close processes.
- Prepare monthly OneStream Account Reconciliations to support accurate account detail.
- Develop monthly financial forecasts and served as a key contributor in the annual budgeting process.
- Prepare and distribute monthly forecast and actual production volume reports to enable cross-functional teams to align cost planning and operational performance.
- Analyze data trends to support product development initiatives.
- Prepare Monthly Operating Review decks for senior management.
- Handle LEAD process improvement initiatives within Purchasing, facilitating monthly meetings with management to provide updates on key projects, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance overall performance.
Consolidations Analyst
Stellantis
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Oversee month-end close, ensuring SOX compliance and accurate journal entries.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
- Manage SAP to HFM mappings to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Control HFM security, conducting annual SOX reviews to maintain system integrity.
- Led OneStream launch projects, creating entity and account hierarchies and trained the finance department on OneStream.
Staff Accountant
Paul V. Engstrom & Co.
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted audits for out-of-state dealerships, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and notes.
- Led audit exit meetings with general managers and controllers, improving financial transparency.
- Managed inventory, notes payable, interest payable, and accounts payable sections during audits.
- Authored detailed audit reports, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Prepared corporate and personal tax returns in adherence to tax regulations.
Junior Accountant
Paul V. Engstrom & Co.
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Conducted dealership audits, focusing on inventory sections, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Communicated with dealership controllers to review and improve internal control procedures.
- Managed accounts receivables and factory receivables during audits, addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tax regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting, Concentration in Data Analytics
Walsh College
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Northwood University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Variance Analysis
- Project Management
- SAP
- HFM
- OneStream
- Oracle Essbase
Timeline
Variable Consolidations Analyst - Purchasing Finance
Stellantis
08.2025 - Current
Consolidations Analyst
Stellantis
09.2022 - 08.2025
Staff Accountant
Paul V. Engstrom & Co.
07.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Accounting, Concentration in Data Analytics
Walsh College
09.2019 - 05.2022
Junior Accountant
Paul V. Engstrom & Co.
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Northwood University
08.2015 - 05.2019