Chris Jones
About Chris Jones
Chris Jones serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Nortech Systems, Inc., bringing extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and operational efficiency. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Spectrum Brands, Inc. and Jones & Jones Consulting, LLC, and has a strong educational background in finance and engineering.
Current Role at Nortech Systems
Chris Jones serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Nortech Systems, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees the company's financial operations and strategic financial planning. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Jones also leads initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, focusing on acquisition integration and restructuring. His leadership aims to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
Prior to his current position, Chris Jones held multiple roles at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He worked as Vice President - FP&A and Acquisition Integration from 2005 to 2015, and later served as Division Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2008 to 2013. He also worked as Vice President, Global Controller from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at Spectrum Brands involved significant contributions to financial planning, analysis, and the implementation of SAP ERP systems to improve financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Chris Jones holds an MBA/MSIS from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where he studied Finance and Information Systems from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia between 1990 and 1993. His expertise encompasses financial planning and analysis system design, implementation, and optimization, as well as business intelligence and data analytics to support informed financial decision-making.
Background in Finance and Military Service
Before his career in finance, Chris Jones served in the US Navy as a Nuclear Power Officer - Surface Warfare from 1993 to 2000. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in leadership and operational management. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Express Scripts and as Operations Finance Manager at MEMC Electronic Materials, further developing his financial acumen and operational expertise.
Advisory Roles and Financial Governance
In addition to his corporate roles, Chris Jones serves as a Private Company Advisory Board Member, where he provides strategic financial insights. He engages in public and private board of directors communications, facilitating effective financial governance. His approach includes specializing in complexity reduction and simplification to streamline financial processes, which enhances overall operational efficiency.