Crista Dumais
About Crista Dumais
Crista Dumais is a Regulatory Reporting Manager and Financial & Operations Principal at Russell Investments, where she has worked since 2010. She has a background in accounting, having previously held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and various roles within Russell Investments, and holds a Series 27 license.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Crista Dumais serves as the Regulatory Reporting Manager and Financial & Operations Principal at Russell Investments. She has held this position since 2010, contributing over 14 years of experience in Seattle. In her role, she is responsible for filing FOCUS reports with FINRA and Call Reports with the Washington State Division of Banks. Additionally, she oversees and reviews the accounting operations of several domestic entities within the organization.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Prior to her current role, Crista Dumais worked at Russell Investments in various capacities. She served as a Senior Financial Analyst for five months in 2008 and transitioned to the role of Senior Sales Compensation Analyst, where she worked for ten months from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Accountant for another ten months during the same period. This diverse experience within the company has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of its financial operations.
Professional Background in Accounting
Crista Dumais began her career as a Staff Accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she worked from 2005 to 2007. Following this, she joined Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP as a Staff Accountant II for three months in 2007. Her early professional experiences laid the foundation for her expertise in financial reporting and operations.
Education and Qualifications
Crista Dumais earned her Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC) degree from Seattle University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She also attended Wheaton College from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, she holds a Series 27 license, which is specific to financial and operations principals, further enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Educational Background at Morrison Academy
Crista Dumais completed her early education at Morrison Academy. This foundational education contributed to her academic and professional development, leading her to pursue higher education in accounting.