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Chris Markwith

Director
Richmond, Virginia

Chris Markwith is a successful finance and operations professional with 25+ years in progressive leadership roles. With his broad range of expertise in accounting, financial reporting, operations, human resources, process improvement, and information technology, Chris helps clients manage through change.  He advises on the status and functionality of accounting operations, streamlines processes, recommends and implements new processes or software to increase efficiency.

Chris began his career as an auditor before transitioning to a career leading to Controller and CFO roles primarily focused on healthcare and non-profits. Chris has worked with organizations with $12 million in revenue to $230 million in revenue, and organizations with assets under management of over $565 million. He has a successful track record of building teams and driving efficiency and change. He has extensive experience in financial reporting to regulatory entities and boards of directors. Having sat on several boards, he has a keen understanding of their reporting needs.

FUNCTION & SPECIALIZATION

  • Fractional/Interim CFO
  • Accounting function assessment
  • Process improvement and internal controls
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial systems selection and implementation
  • Non-profit and fund accounting
  • Structure reorganization and talent development

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PAST EXPERIENCES

  • People Incorporated
  • LifeSpire of Virginia
  • Health Savings Administrators
  • Patient Services, Inc.
  • ChildFund International
  • Virginia Health Quality Center
  • MCV Physicians of the VCU Health System
  • Signet Bank
  • Virginia’s Auditor of Public Accounts

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree, Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • B.S., Business Administration/Accounting, University of Mary Washington
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni – past Board Member, Treasurer 2017 to 2019
  • Commonwealth Community Trust – past Board Member, President 2011, and 2012, Treasurer 2014
  • Virginia Hemophilia Foundation – past Board Member