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Christopher Knight

Christopher Knight, CPA


Chief Financial Officer
Richmond, Indiana, United States

Professional Overview


Christopher Knight is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a strong track record of driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. With a diverse background spanning the healthcare industry, he has developed expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and leading high-performing finance teams.

Experience Summary


Current Role


As the Chief Financial Officer at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services since 2014, Christopher is responsible for overseeing all financial functions, including accounting, treasury, tax compliance, and financial planning and analysis. Under his leadership, the finance team has implemented streamlined processes, enhanced financial reporting, and delivered significant cost savings, contributing to the organization's continued growth and profitability.

Career Progression


Prior to his current role, Christopher served as the Assistant Controller at Parkview Health System, where he played a pivotal role in improving financial controls and driving process improvements across the organization. Earlier in his career, he held various accounting and financial analyst positions, gaining valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

Academic Background


Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional development, completing advanced coursework in strategic financial management and healthcare finance.

Areas of Expertise


  • Financial reporting and analysis

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Risk management and compliance

  • Financial systems implementation

  • Process optimization and automation

  • Cross-functional team leadership

  • Strategic decision-making


Professional Impact


Under Christopher's financial leadership, Reid Hospital has achieved notable successes, including:
  • Improved operating margins by 12% over the past three years through cost reduction initiatives and revenue enhancement strategies

  • Streamlined the financial close process, reducing the time to generate monthly reports by 25%

  • Implemented a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, leading to enhanced data integrity and improved operational efficiency


Conclusion


With his extensive healthcare finance expertise, strong analytical skills, and strategic mindset, Christopher Knight is poised to continue driving sustainable growth and financial performance at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services. He is committed to leveraging his industry knowledge and leadership capabilities to support the organization's ongoing success and contribute to the healthcare community.