Christopher Bares

Christopher Bares, CPA, is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and auditing. Currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Aware, Inc. since 2024, Bares previously held similar positions at Cerence Inc. and Nuance Communications, where responsibilities included supporting decision-making and streamlining processes. Earlier roles included Audit Season Contractor at CohnReznick LLP and Accountant at Robert Half, alongside experience at Crowe Horwath LLP, FactSet, Regenerated Resources, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Christopher holds a Master's degree in Accounting from USC Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Economics-Finance from Bentley University, complemented by a CPA certification achieved by passing all four sections of the CPA Exam.