Ryan Thomas

Ryan Thomas is the Director of Operations, CFO Services at Crosslin, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, contributing significantly to various organizations throughout his career.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Ryan has been with Crosslin since August 2021, where he oversees the financial operations within the CFO Services division. His responsibilities include managing financial processes and ensuring effective financial decision-making for clients.12
• Previous Positions:
  • Controller at Crosslin (November 2020 - August 2021): Managed financial processes and reporting.
  • Controller at Inflammo LLC (May 2019 - May 2020): Provided outsourced accounting services for high-growth companies.
  • Accounting Manager at Education Networks of America (December 2016 - April 2019): Handled various accounting functions and managed financial software.
  • Financial Officer at Laffer Associates (October 2012 - December 2016): Managed all accounting and finance functions for an investment management firm.
  • Equity Research Associate at Guggenheim Partners (April 2011 - May 2012): Conducted research on the Homebuilding and REIT industries.
  • Credit Analyst at FirstBank and Cumberland Bank (2005-2011): Gained foundational experience in credit analysis and loan servicing.123

Education

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Computer Science from The University of Alabama (1999-2004) and an MBA with an Accounting Emphasis from Belmont University (2010-2012) .12

Skills and Expertise

His extensive background encompasses various aspects of finance including:

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Tax compliance
• Outsourced accounting services
• Strategic financial planning

Ryan's diverse experience equips him to effectively support organizations in achieving their financial objectives through sound operational strategies.13