Timothy Braida

Timothy Braida has a diverse range of work experience spanning over three decades. Timothy currently holds the position of Director of Financial Projects at ACERTUS, an automotive logistics provider. In this role, they utilize their expertise in financial management to help solve complex vehicle transportation problems.

Prior to their current position, Braida served as the Controller & Director of Human Resources at Langdon & Emison, a prominent law firm known for handling large settlements. In this role, they oversaw various operational aspects, including IT, human resources, administrative support, and accounting.

Braida also has a background in risk management and compliance, having worked at State Farm as a Senior Manager in Third Party Risk & Compliance Management. During their time there, they led a team responsible for vendor relationship management and risk assessment.

Before joining State Farm, Braida held the position of VP of Accounting & Human Resources at Taylor Corporation, where they successfully implemented a strategic transformation plan for this digital print manufacturer.

Furthermore, Braida has experience as a Chief Financial Officer at both STL Staffing and Capital Synergies, Inc. At STL Staffing, they played a crucial role in developing a turnaround business plan that resulted in consecutive years of record profits. At Capital Synergies, Inc., Braida led the due diligence and integration processes for multiple acquisitions.

Their earlier career included roles such as Director of Finance & Controller at the Illinois Farm Bureau, Audit & Tax Manager at Ulbrich, Corbett & Duncan, P.C., and Senior External Auditor at Laventhol & Horwath. In these positions, Braida gained experience in financial auditing, tax strategy, and consulting with small business owners.

Throughout their career, Braida has demonstrated expertise in financial management, risk assessment, compliance, and strategic planning. Timothy has a track record of driving productivity and delivering results in various industries, including automotive logistics, law, insurance, and professional services.

Timothy Braida holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, which they obtained from Illinois State University from 2004 to 2006. Timothy also completed another MBA degree at the same university from 2003 to 2006, specializing in Finance & Law. In addition to their MBA degrees, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Illinois State University between 1982 to 1986. Timothy Braida has also obtained several certifications throughout their career, including CRISC - Certified in Risk Information Security Controls from ISACA in 2017, ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant from The American College of Financial Services in 2016, Certified Change Manager from Prosci in 2014, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from AICPA in 1987.