Craig Kimball
About Craig Kimball
Craig Kimball is the VP of Finance at Guideline, with extensive experience in finance roles across various companies and expertise in FP&A, A/P, A/R, and GAAP accounting processes.
VP of Finance at Guideline
Craig Kimball currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at Guideline, a financial services tech company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been in this role since March 2020. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including managing FP&A (financial planning and analysis), accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and GAAP accounting processes.
VP of Finance at Signifyd
Before joining Guideline, Craig Kimball was the Vice President of Finance at Signifyd from 2015 to 2020. During his five-year tenure at the e-commerce protection services company based in San Jose, CA, he played a crucial role in strategic planning and investor relations, contributing significantly to the business’s financial strategy and growth.
Experience in Finance and Investment Banking
Craig Kimball has a comprehensive background in finance and investment banking, having held various positions across several prominent companies. His career began as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities (2004-2007), followed by roles such as Investment Banking Associate at Barclays Investment Bank (2007-2008), and Director of Business Analytics at GWC Warranty (2008-2009). He further expanded his expertise in finance as a Senior Associate at Caelus Energy (2010-2011) and VP of Origination and Execution at Peruna Capital (2012-2015).
Education and Professional Expertise
Craig Kimball earned his MBA in Finance and Accounting from Southern Methodist University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at Bucknell University, obtaining a degree in Finance and Economics between 1999 and 2003. His education has provided him with expertise in equity and debt capital market transactions and a robust foundation in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
Throughout his career, Craig Kimball has developed a strong background in strategic planning and investor relations. His roles required him to manage complex financial operations and navigate the intricacies of equity and debt capital market transactions. These skills have been instrumental in his leadership positions across various companies, where his strategic insights and financial acumen have driven organizational growth and stability.