Christene Beasley, CPA

Finance Director

Professional Overview
Christene Beasley is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience driving financial strategy and operational excellence across the healthcare industry. As the Finance Director at Brookdale Senior Living, she leverages her deep expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvement to optimize financial performance and support the company's growth initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Finance Director at Brookdale Senior Living, Christene oversees all financial operations for multiple senior living communities, managing a team of financial analysts and accountants. In this role, she has implemented streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in monthly close times. Christene also plays a key role in developing and monitoring the annual budget, identifying cost savings opportunities, and providing strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Brookdale, Christene served as the Senior Financial Analyst at HCA Healthcare, where she led the financial analysis and forecasting for a large hospital network. In this role, she spearheaded the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which improved data integrity and reduced manual reporting by 35%. Christene began her career as an Auditor at a top-tier accounting firm, where she gained valuable experience in financial compliance and internal controls.

Academic Background
Christene holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Florida, where she graduated cum laude. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Process improvement and optimization

• ERP system implementation and management

• Healthcare industry knowledge

• Team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
Christene's strategic financial leadership has had a significant impact on the organizations she has served. At Brookdale Senior Living, she has played a crucial role in streamlining financial processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and supporting the company's goal of providing high-quality senior living services. Christene's commitment to continuous improvement and her ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights have made her a valuable asset to her teams and the healthcare industry as a whole.

Conclusion
With her exceptional financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and deep industry expertise, Christene Beasley is poised to continue making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. She is dedicated to driving sustainable financial performance and supporting the strategic objectives of Brookdale Senior Living and the communities it serves.