Forrest Windham, Cpa
About Forrest Windham, Cpa
Forrest Windham is a Finance Director at FirstBank, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held senior positions at Regions Bank, BBVA USA, and PwC, and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Alabama.
Work at FirstBank
Forrest Windham has served as Finance Director at FirstBank since 2020. In this role, he has successfully implemented a new Corporate Performance Management (CPM) system, OneStream, within the first 16 months of his tenure. He has also reduced the accounting department's close period from over 10 days to 5 days within the first 4 months. Additionally, he designed and implemented internal segment financial reporting processes to measure performance and profitability of business units within the first 12 months. Windham instituted a risk assessment process within the Finance department and developed documented policies, processes, and procedures during the same timeframe.
Previous Experience at Regions Bank
Before joining FirstBank, Forrest Windham worked at Regions Bank as a Senior Financial Manager – Vice President from 2013 to 2014. His role was based in Birmingham, Alabama, where he contributed to financial management for approximately 11 months.
Career at BBVA USA
Forrest Windham held multiple positions at BBVA USA, starting as Manager of Sales Productivity and Analysis – Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2013. He then served as Division Finance Manager – Vice President from 2004 to 2009 and later as Division Finance Manager – Senior Vice President from 2009 to 2011. His tenure at BBVA USA spanned a total of 5 years, during which he played a key role in financial operations in Birmingham, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Forrest Windham earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama, studying from 1998 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of Alabama's Manderson Graduate School of Business, obtaining a Master of Accountancy from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he completed undergraduate courses at Shelton State Community College from 1996 to 1998.
Experience at PwC
Forrest Windham began his career at PwC, where he worked as a Senior Accountant from 2001 to 2004. His role in Birmingham, Alabama, involved various accounting responsibilities that contributed to his foundational experience in the finance sector.