Jason Curtis
About Jason Curtis
Jason Curtis serves as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Shift, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Belk and Stage Stores.
Current Role at Shift
Jason Curtis serves as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Shift, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the accounting functions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. His leadership contributes to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. Shift is based in Houston, Texas, where Curtis applies his extensive experience in finance and accounting.
Previous Experience at Stage Stores
Prior to his current role, Jason Curtis held several key positions at Stage Stores. He served as the Interim CFO for six months in 2018 and later as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Stage Stores also included roles as Senior Vice President of Finance & Credit from 2017 to 2018 and Vice President of Finance & Accounting from 2013 to 2016. These positions involved strategic financial planning and management.
Career at Belk
Jason Curtis had a significant career at Belk, where he held various positions from 2002 to 2011. He started as a Profit Improvement Coordinator and progressed to Manager of New Store Analysis. He was later promoted to Director of Capital Planning and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. His final role at Belk was as Vice President of Finance for 11 months in 2011. His contributions focused on financial strategy and operational improvements.
Educational Background
Jason Curtis earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills in finance and accounting, which he has applied throughout his extensive career in various leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Experience at May Department Stores and Boscov's
Before joining Shift, Jason Curtis worked at May Department Stores as a Manager/Coordinator/Analyst from 1999 to 2002. He also served as Chief Financial Officer at Boscov's Department Store, LLC for eight months in 2020 to 2021. His roles in these organizations involved financial analysis and management, contributing to their overall financial health.