Chris Olafsson

Chris Olafsson is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as the Vice President of Finance at GN ReSound.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:

Education and Qualifications

Chris Olafsson holds a strong educational foundation in accounting and finance:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Master of Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

He successfully passed the CPA exam on his first attempt in May 2000 and received his certificate in October 2002, although his license is currently inactive.

Professional Experience

GN ReSound: Chris has held director and vice president-level roles at GN ReSound, where his responsibilities include:

• Managing financial planning and analysis
• Overseeing budgets
• Supervising financial statement consolidation and preparation

Previous Roles: Before joining GN ReSound, Chris gained valuable experience in other positions:

• Financial Manager at Genmar Holdings, Inc.
• Senior Audit Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a "Big 4" accounting firm)

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Chris has developed a diverse skill set:

• Private industry accounting and finance
• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Budget management
• Financial statement audits
• Financial planning and analysis

Personal Attributes

Colleagues have praised Chris for his:

• Flexibility
• Ability to work on a broad range of projects
• Dedication to his employers

Chris Olafsson's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username chris-olafsson-a1985a321, where more details about his professional journey may be available.