Christopher Garehime
About Christopher Garehime
Christopher Garehime serves as the Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting at Mindbody, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and project management, having held various roles in accounting and finance across multiple organizations, including a significant tenure at a Big Four accounting firm.
Work at Mindbody
Christopher Garehime has held multiple positions at Mindbody, starting as Manager of Accounting from 2016 to 2020. He then advanced to Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting from 2017 to 2020. Currently, he serves as Director, Technical Accounting & Reporting, a role he has occupied since 2020. In these positions, he has focused on technical accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Garehime earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, studying from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, which he completed in 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution in 2007. His expertise includes financial IPO readiness and technical accounting.
Background
Christopher Garehime began his career in accounting at EY, where he worked as an Assurance Manager from 2008 to 2015. He then transitioned to RES - Americas as Manager of Accounting & FP&A for a brief period in 2015-2016. His experience spans over seven years at a Big Four Accounting firm, providing him with a strong foundation in both private and public accounting.
Achievements in Technical Accounting
Throughout his career, Christopher Garehime has developed extensive experience in managing teams responsible for SEC reporting for multinational companies. His role at Mindbody has involved ensuring the organization is financially prepared for IPOs and overseeing technical accounting functions. His interest in project management has led to the implementation of efficient processes within the accounting teams he has managed.