Chris Roush, Cpa
About Chris Roush, Cpa
Chris Roush is a Financial Reporting Manager with extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting. He has worked for American Electric Power in various roles since 2013 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Shawnee State University.
Current Role as Financial Reporting Manager
Chris Roush currently serves as the Financial Reporting Manager at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's financial reporting processes. His role involves overseeing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Roush's extensive experience in financial reporting supports his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Before his current role, Chris Roush worked at American Electric Power in various capacities. He served as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant from 2013 to 2017 and as a Principal Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2019. During his time in these roles, he gained significant experience in financial analysis and reporting within the energy sector.
Experience at Plante Moran
Chris Roush began his career at Plante Moran, where he worked as Assurance Staff from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he was involved in providing assurance services, which included auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in financial reporting.
Internship and Early Career at Balestra, Harr & Scherer, CPAs, Inc.
Chris Roush started his professional journey at Balestra, Harr & Scherer, CPAs, Inc. as an intern from 2008 to 2009. He later returned to the firm as Auditor in Charge from 2009 to 2011. In these roles, he developed skills in auditing and financial analysis, which contributed to his expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Accounting
Chris Roush earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Shawnee State University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. This academic foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills in accounting principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.