Professional Overview
Kristin Kohler is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Brentwood Industries, Inc., she oversees all financial operations and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Brentwood Industries, Inc., Kristin is responsible for spearheading the company's financial strategy, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and overseeing the accounting and reporting functions. Since assuming this role in 2022, she has implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved the company's profit margins by 8% and streamlined the financial reporting framework to enhance operational transparency.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Kristin served as the Controller at Brentwood Industries, Inc. since 2017, where she played a pivotal part in automating the company's financial systems and enhancing internal controls. Before joining Brentwood, she held Audit Manager positions at Herbein + Company, Inc. and Baker Tilly (formerly ParenteBeard), where she led complex audits for clients in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Academic Background
Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Penn State University, where she graduated cum laude. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and maintains memberships with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA).
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Cost management and process optimization
- Enterprise risk management
- Financial reporting and internal controls
- Strategic decision-making and business partnering
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Kristin has demonstrated a track record of driving operational efficiencies and implementing financial strategies that improve profitability. As the CFO of Brentwood Industries, she has spearheaded the development of a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework and led the deployment of a new ERP system, both of which have enhanced the company's competitive position in the market.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the manufacturing industry and her proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights, Kristin Kohler is a strategic finance leader poised to contribute significantly to Brentwood Industries' continued growth and success.
