17605 Jefferson Highway
Unit E-1
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
ph: 225-636-2573
alt: 504-874-1456
clewis
Senior-Level Financial Accountant with diverse experience in finance, operations, and business management. Sixteen years of progressive financial and managerial experience with significant budget responsibility. Proven ability to consistently and repetitively cut costs and improve profitability.
● Substantial savings due to financial strategy changes, savings in professional fees, claim payments and re-negotiations with third party providers. Dedicated leader with ability to initiate change and implement new processes while maintaining a positive environment.
● Numerous conversions and upgrades of accounting, payroll and database systems, purchase and implementation of telecommunication, call accounting system, IT networks, various hardware, software and PC workstations. Creative multi-faceted manager with extensive hands on experience with accounting systems, quality improvement processes, information systems, strategic planning and high level problem solving.
● Instrumental in moving a business from insolvency to a healthy operating condition within an eighteen-month period.
Keen sense of operational practices, financial reporting, and the bottom line. Adept at seeing the big picture, spotting needed improvements and obtaining consensus to get profit-increasing company strengthening decisions made. A natural communicator and team builder with supervisory skills who successfully interfaces with management at all levels in various types of business environments.
Christopher R Lewis, CPA, All rights reserved.
17605 Jefferson Highway
Unit E-1
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
ph: 225-636-2573
alt: 504-874-1456
clewis