Jeff Waters
About Jeff Waters
Jeff Waters serves as the Director of Finance at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles at FreeWheel and other companies, and he oversees financial operations while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Jeff Waters currently serves as the Director of Finance at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial operations for both domestic and international entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards. He leads the preparation and review of monthly operating financial statements and provides variance explanations to plan and forecast. Additionally, he manages the business planning cycle by directing the preparation of forecasts and budgets for designated functional areas.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Before becoming Director of Finance, Jeff Waters held several positions at FreeWheel. He worked as a Finance Accounting Manager from 2008 to 2015 and as a Senior Manager Finance Accounting from 2015 to 2020. In these roles, he contributed to various financial operations and reporting processes. He also served as a Senior Accountant from 2006 to 2008, further developing his expertise in finance and accounting within the organization.
Professional Background
Jeff Waters has a diverse professional background in finance. He worked at Accenture as a Senior Finance Consultant for one year from 2002 to 2003. Prior to that, he was a Business Analyst at Anheuser-Busch from 2000 to 2002. His early career included a role as a Senior Accountant at FreeWheel, where he gained valuable experience in financial reporting and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Waters earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Quincy University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in finance and accounting. He possesses expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, which he applies in his current role at FreeWheel.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current role, Jeff Waters is responsible for preparing and submitting monthly CapEx and OpEx forecasts to the parent company. He participates in corporate financial accounting projects, including financial systems development and currency management programs. Additionally, he provides support for all external audit engagements and prepares the annual budget for the entire company and its subsidiaries, presenting it to the SVP Finance.