Chad Derner, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Chad Derner is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading strategic financial initiatives for major healthcare and technology organizations. As the Chief Financial Officer at Accra, he is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, driving financial planning and analysis, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to support the company's continued growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Accra, Chad is responsible for managing the company's $500+ million annual budget, overseeing financial reporting and analysis, and driving strategic financial decision-making. He has been instrumental in implementing new systems and processes to improve financial visibility and control, while also spearheading initiatives to optimize cash flow and enhance profitability. Under Chad's leadership, Accra has achieved industry-leading financial performance, with a 15% year-over-year increase in EBITDA.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Accra, Chad served as the Engagement Director at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), where he provided comprehensive financial advisory services to clients in the healthcare and technology sectors. Before that, he held various finance leadership roles at Revo Health and UnitedHealth Group, including Director of Finance and Associate Director of Finance. Throughout his career, Chad has demonstrated a proven track record of driving operational efficiencies, optimizing financial performance, and implementing innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

Academic Background
Chad holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA).

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Cash flow management

• Financial reporting and controls

• M&A integration and synergy capture

• Process improvement and automation

• Cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnering

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Chad has played a pivotal role in driving financial transformation and operational excellence within the organizations he has served. His expertise in leveraging data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making has enabled his teams to consistently outperform industry benchmarks. In his current role at Accra, Chad has spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP system, which has resulted in a 20% reduction in financial close times and improved data-driven insights to support the company's growth initiatives.

Conclusion
With his deep finance expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving organizational impact, Chad Derner is a highly sought-after finance leader in the healthcare and technology industries. As the Chief Financial Officer at Accra, he continues to leverage his unique blend of technical and leadership capabilities to steer the company towards sustained financial success and long-term value creation.