Craig Champigny
West Hartford
Summary
Results-driven Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience leading growth-oriented organizations. Proven track record handling financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management, accounting, strategic planning and board presentations. Experienced partnering with executive teams to drive profitability, continually improve operational performance, and solely handle multiple M&A transactions. Currently leading Finance, Operations, HR and final organizational decision maker for high performing technology company.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
F3 Technology Partners
West Hartford
10.2022 - Current
- Directs finance, accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, HR and operations supporting annual revenue exceeding $125 million
- Created long range financial plans, annual budgets and rolling forecasts to ensure business growth and profitability continue to increase
- Manages daily cash flow modeling and working capital to ensure no major market volatility impact on business
- Handled two M&A transactions, successfully selling the business in 2023 and 2026
- Solely handled the due diligence confidentially through both phases
- Leads annual and quarterly audits, while also continuing to strengthen compliance standards
- Presents Monthly Business Review to parent company on the state of business, financials and personnel
- Oversees all human resource aspects, including all personnel changes and compensation decisions
- Manages all company expenses via policies and approval processes
- In connection with chief revenue officer, implemented strong sales forecast process with rolling 6 month outlook on specific purchase orders
- Continually strives to improve EBITDA through increased profit margin opportunities, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies
- Handled transitioning company from ConnectWise and QuickBooks into NetSuite during a year long process
- Implemented KPIs which improved visibility into revenue, profitability, and customer data. This benefits all sales team member performance
- Monthly, handles 26 state sales tax and employment filings
Controller, Executive Leadership
Polaris Home Loans
Springfield
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Solely responsible for accounting, finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
- Created and implemented complete structures for general ledger and banking & loan database
- Created extensive loan accounting process where loan activity was booked in general ledger daily
- Inspired other leaders with ideas for growth as an organization
- Handled locating and setting up office centers countrywide
- Presented regularly to president and ownership on the financial progress of company
- Created detailed expense tracking, including linking bank with general ledger to create entries automatically
- Assisted with creating company-wide HR policies including job descriptions and pay structures
- Created commission process that simplified all areas of company to be paid
- Created a series of daily online financial loan reports for leadership team
- Continuously improved processes to put company in best position to succeed
- Established internal controls around banking transactions and general ledger entries to ensure compliance
- Started mortgage bank servicing for purchases and refinances
Director, Corporate Finance
Nassau Financial Group
Hartford
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Led accounting and finance within corporate finance area of organization
- Oversaw all monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP & STAT reinsurance finance and accounting activity for five life and annuity business entities
- Shortened close process 15% thru initiating discussions with Actuary, Investment and Operations
- Read new contracts and implements all accounting aspects for reporting needs
- Works with internal and external audit on all SOX controls for various treaties
- Compiled accurate and detailed quarterly settlements to reinsurance companies
- Created dozens of automated reports for the benefit of multiple departments
- Communicated company results effectively to senior management by product line
- Reviewed and approved large volume of journal entries during time sensitive monthly close process
- Oversaw completion of Schedule S and Schedule Y on annual statement for multiple entities
- Constantly improved accounting processes and procedures for company specializing in life insurance and annuities
Reinsurance Finance and Accounting Manager
Mapfre USA
Webster
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed all incoming and outgoing finance and accounting activity
- Shortened monthly close by 20% through numerous efficiency changes
- Created reporting practices for new business and implemented throughout other departments
- Interacted daily with senior management on a wide range of subjects
- Performed a monthly reinsurance analysis with trend and company results and presents to senior management
- Managed two reinsurance team members
- Reviewed and approved sixty monthly journal entries
- Calculated monthly FP&A relating to company’s 28 reinsurance contracts
- Responsible for completing multiple schedules on all eight annual statements in time sensitive environment
- Facilitated quality control to ensure company is compliant with various insurance regulations
- Worked closely with audit department explaining detailed reinsurance processes
- Extensive accounting knowledge, including monthly HFM Experience
Schedule F Reporting Unit, Ceded Reinsurance Finance
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Hartford
06.2001 - 10.2014
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05-2001
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- ConnectWise
- Cognos
- Financial strategy development
- Budget development
- Audit coordination
- ERP system implementation
- Corporate leadership
- Working capital management
- Cash flow management
- Operational decision making
- Public address presentation
- Executive leadership
- Mergers and acquisitions
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
F3 Technology Partners
10.2022 - Current
Controller, Executive Leadership
Polaris Home Loans
03.2021 - 09.2022
Director, Corporate Finance
Nassau Financial Group
07.2017 - 03.2021
Reinsurance Finance and Accounting Manager
Mapfre USA
10.2014 - 06.2017
Schedule F Reporting Unit, Ceded Reinsurance Finance
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
06.2001 - 10.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
University of Massachusetts