Kristofer W. Puno, Msa
About Kristofer W. Puno, Msa
Kristofer W. Puno, Msa, is the Director of HR Finance at Viking Cruises in Los Angeles County, California. He has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, having worked at companies such as Teladoc Health, Beachbody, Fox Networks Group, Qualcomm, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Professional Title and Current Role
Kristofer W. Puno currently holds the position of Director, HR Finance at Viking Cruises in Los Angeles County, California, United States. In this role, he oversees financial operations related to human resources, focusing on labor, benefits, and headcount models. He manages critical financial processes, including annual compensation planning and external audits of payroll, 401K, and other benefits.
Previous Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
Before his current role at Viking Cruises, Kristofer W. Puno worked for two years at Teladoc Health as Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. He was responsible for key financial planning activities from 2020 to 2022 in Goleta, California, United States. At Beachbody, he served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for four years, from 2014 to 2018, in Santa Monica, California, where he was a key player in the company's financial strategy and planning.
Early Career in Financial Analysis
Kristofer W. Puno started his career as a Financial Analyst at Qualcomm in Greater San Diego Area, where he worked from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that role, he worked at Fox Networks Group as a Senior Financial Analyst for one year, from 2013 to 2014, and at PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. as an Accounting Analyst from 2007 to 2008. His early career began at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he served as a Staff Accountant from 2006 to 2007.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Kristofer W. Puno holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from San Diego State University, which he completed between 2010 and 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from UC San Diego, from 2002 to 2006. These academic credentials have provided him with a solid foundation in financial reporting and management, equipping him for his extensive career in financial analysis and planning.
Key Contributions at Viking Cruises
In his role at Viking Cruises, Kristofer W. Puno has played a pivotal role in several initiatives. He led the overhead optimization project, which included implementing standardized departmental expense templates. He also spearheaded the integration of HR systems to improve process efficiencies. Additionally, he collaborated closely with the HR team on the annual compensation planning process, addressing pay and bonus planning as well as incentive programs.