Jeff Owen, Cpa
About Jeff Owen, Cpa
Jeff Owen is a Senior Director of Finance, IT, Operations, and Sustainability at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held various leadership roles at Walmart and Lowe's Companies, Inc., and possesses expertise in sustainability reporting and risk monitoring.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Jeff Owen serves as the Senior Director of Finance, IT, Operations, and Sustainability at Milliken & Company. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to various strategic initiatives within the organization. His role encompasses oversight of financial operations, information technology, and sustainability efforts, reflecting a commitment to integrating these critical areas for organizational success.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Prior to his current role, Jeff Owen worked at Milliken & Company as the Director of Financial Processes and Systems within the Office of the CFO from 2020 to 2022. He also served as the Director of Finance Analytics and Sustainability from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Milliken has involved significant contributions to financial processes and sustainability reporting.
Experience at Walmart
Jeff Owen has extensive experience at Walmart, where he held multiple senior finance roles. He served as Finance Director for Global Business Services in Operational Procurement and Post Payment Audit for 8 months in 2017. Following this, he was the Senior Finance Director for Global Business Services from 2017 to 2019 and then the Senior Director II for Predictive Analytics, Risk, and Compliance from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Jeff Owen studied at Wofford College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He furthered his education at Murray State University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting. His academic background supports his expertise in finance and business operations.
Expertise in Sustainability Reporting
Jeff Owen possesses expertise in TCFD and SASB Reporting, which are frameworks designed for sustainability accounting and reporting. This knowledge is integral to his current role in overseeing sustainability initiatives at Milliken & Company, where he applies these frameworks to enhance corporate accountability and transparency.