James Rice, Cpa, Cgma
About James Rice, Cpa, Cgma
James Rice is a CPA and CGMA currently serving as the Controller at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having worked in various roles at Smiths Detection and other companies over the past two decades.
Current Role as Controller
James Rice currently serves as the Controller at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. His responsibilities include managing financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis to support the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Before his current role, James Rice worked at Smiths Detection in various capacities. He was the Senior Accounting Manager - Americas from 2014 to 2019, where he managed accounting functions for the Americas region. Prior to that, he served as the Financial Reporting Manager for a brief period in 2012 and as the Accounting Manager - Americas from 2013 to 2014, contributing to the financial management of the organization.
Professional Background
James Rice has a diverse professional background in accounting and financial management. He worked at Motionsoft as Accounting Manager and later as Controller from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Manager of Financial Analysis at Fila from 2007 to 2010 and began his career as a Senior Associate in Auditing at McGladrey & Pullen from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Qualifications
James Rice earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Mount St. Mary's University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Accounting/Finance from the same institution, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).