Kristopher Smith
About Kristopher Smith
Kristopher Smith is a Director II of Accounting at Sallie Mae, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various positions at American Express, Zions Bank, and Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Kristopher Smith serves as Director II, Accounting at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing accounting functions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to his current position, Kristopher Smith worked at American Express in various roles from 2013 to 2018. He began as part of the US Banking Controllership Accounting team for eight months, then transitioned to New Products & CoBrand Controllership Accounting for three years. He later became the New Products Accounting Manager, serving in that capacity for two years.
Career Background in Banking and Finance
Kristopher has a diverse background in banking and finance. He worked at Zions Bank as Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President from 2007 to 2011. Following that, he served as Assistant Controller at Marriott Vacations Worldwide for two years before joining American Express.
Education and Academic Credentials
Kristopher Smith earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Finance from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2002 to 2008 and his graduate studies from 2014 to 2016.