Richard Chesley Cpa

Richard Chesley, CPA, CIA has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in finance, accounting, and information technology. Richard has held positions such as Vice President of Information Technology at CFS Brands, where they were responsible for aligning technology strategy with business goals and leading a team of professionals in the US and Mexico. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Information Technology at the same company.

Before joining CFS Brands, Richard worked as a Financial/Process Improvement Consultant at Stinnett & Associates. Richard also gained experience as the Director of Finance and Accounting at Gemini Coatings, Inc., where they oversaw financial operations and implemented various cost reduction and process efficiency improvement initiatives.

Richard's career also includes significant roles at Dolese Bros. Co., where they served as the Director of the Information Technology Department and managed a team and budgets for IT projects. Additionally, they acted as the ERP Project Manager, leading a comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics GP implementation. Richard was also the Director of the Internal Audit Department at Dolese Bros. Co., where they conducted operational audits, implemented risk-based approaches, and strengthened internal controls.

Earlier in their career, Richard worked at the City of Oklahoma City as the Manager of the City Auditor's Office. In this role, they managed audits, investigations, and special projects across various departments and programs. Notably, they uncovered fraud, identified efficiency opportunities in the court system, and discovered financial misappropriations at the Oklahoma Zoological Society.

Overall, Richard Chesley brings a wealth of experience in finance, accounting, information technology, and audit, with a proven track record of driving improvements and achieving results.

Richard Chesley, CPA, CIA has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma. Richard also holds certifications as a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors and as a Certified Public Accountant from the Oklahoma Accountancy Board.