Joe Zimmerman, MBA, Cpa
About Joe Zimmerman, MBA, Cpa
Joe Zimmerman is the Chief Financial Officer at Ziosk, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial leadership roles, including positions at Sammons Corporation, Briggs International, and Mountain Valley Spring Company.
Work at Ziosk
Joe Zimmerman has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Ziosk since 2021. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, contributing to strategic financial planning and analysis. His experience in financial leadership supports Ziosk's objectives in the technology and hospitality sectors.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Before joining Ziosk, Joe Zimmerman held several key financial positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Briggs International from 2006 to 2012, where he managed financial strategies for six years. He also served as the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at Sammons Corporation from 2004 to 2006. His earlier role as Chief Financial Officer at Mountain Valley Spring Company lasted from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Joe Zimmerman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Trinity University, where he studied from 1975 to 1979. He furthered his education by earning an MBA in Finance and Management from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business in 1987. His academic background supports his extensive experience in financial management.
Achievements in Financial Systems Integration
Throughout his career, Joe Zimmerman has successfully led significant financial initiatives. Notably, he converted the financial systems of an acquisition from Oracle to Microsoft Great Plains. He also led the financial integration of a $65 million acquisition, which involved creating a financial team, developing a cash management system, and establishing a financial reporting system.
Early Career in Financial Management
Joe Zimmerman's career in financial management began as a Controller at J&S Audio Visual, where he worked from 1990 to 1996. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in financial leadership, contributing to his expertise in financial planning and analysis.