Christopher Bates
About Christopher Bates
Christopher Bates serves as a Director at Medallia, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in organizations such as Schlumberger and DCP Midstream, and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Current Role at Medallia
Christopher Bates currently serves as a Director at Medallia, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various financial systems and ensuring the effective use of data analytics within the organization.
Previous Experience at Medallia
Before his current role, Christopher Bates worked at Medallia as a Finance Systems Manager for two years, from 2020 to 2022. He managed Anaplan and led the oversight of five live models and two implementations, which included Finance, PE Reporting, Territory Quota and Planning, Sales Forecasting, and a Data Hub. He also trained a user base of approximately 75 individuals.
Educational Background
Christopher Bates studied at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from 2006 to 2011. He also pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services during the same period, providing him with a comprehensive foundation in finance and management.
Professional Experience in Finance
Christopher Bates has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Staff Tax Accountant at Provost, Salter, Harper & Alford, LLC for eight months in 2011, and as a Financial Analyst/Assistant Controller at Schlumberger for eight months in 2015-2016. He also held positions as a Management Accountant and Senior Financial Analyst at Schlumberger and DCP Midstream, respectively.
Contributions to Data Integration and Reporting
Throughout his career, Christopher Bates has contributed to enhancing data accessibility and integration. He assisted the data lake team in retrieving data from Anaplan for use in programs such as Tableau. Additionally, he created and maintained internal management reporting and external private equity reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights.