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Christopher Winter

Hamilton,OH

Summary

Accomplished financial professional with 25 years of experience in manufacturing and construction for a large global firm. My brand is built on core values that drive my decision making in both my personal and professional life. These core values are Honesty, Integrity, Accountability and the Pursuit of Excellence. I am an assertive leader, but one that leads with humility.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Barrett Industries
Hamilton, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Strategic business partner to the CEO
  • Worked closely with Executive Leadership team to develop strategy and grow the business
  • Led a finance team of 4 senior financial professionals and 9 regional controllers
  • Significant improvement of cash management in year one
  • Stabilized corporate finance team that had experienced significant turnover
  • Restructured IT department, saving approximately $350K in the first twelve months
  • Restructured Shared Service Group to improve efficiency and reduce overhead

Chief Financial Officer

Sully-Miller Contracting Co.
Brea, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Strategic business partner to the CEO
  • Worked closely with Executive Leadership team to develop strategy and grow the business
  • Led Strategic Planning session in which the 'One Team One Goal' motto was developed
  • Successfully grew the business significantly during my tenure on the top and bottom line
  • Led the 100-Year Anniversary celebration, which had a major impact on a cultural shift in the business
  • Restructured entire finance department, which stabilized the team and led to strong improvements
  • Worked with HR to revamp our Internship Program, resulting in better engagement and retention

Vice President Finance /Corporate Financial Controller

Barrett Industries
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led the Accounting and Treasury functions for the corporate team and 9 regions
  • Led and managed the annual financial audit
  • Developed and managed internal controls
  • Managed payroll function
  • Was administrative manager for a manufacturing joint venture
  • Mentored and developed many financial professionals that grew to senior roles

Region Controller

Terry Asphalt Materials, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2011
  • Led all finance and accounting functions for the region
  • Gained exposure to construction contracts, job costing, CDL log requirements and Federal Motor Carrier regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Eastern Michigan University
01.1996

Graduate of Uni 1, 2 and 3 courses -

Colas University

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting / Forecasting
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Corporate Governance
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • ERP Implementation
  • Audit Management
  • M&A
  • Claims Management
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Digital Transformation
  • Mentoring

Certification

Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Barrett Industries
08.2023 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Sully-Miller Contracting Co.
06.2021 - 08.2023

Vice President Finance /Corporate Financial Controller

Barrett Industries
12.2020 - 06.2021

Region Controller

Terry Asphalt Materials, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2011

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Eastern Michigan University

Graduate of Uni 1, 2 and 3 courses -

Colas University

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