Crescent Brands
Paul Lipka, CPA has a diverse work experience in various financial and managerial roles. Paul currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Crescent Brands since September 2021. Previously, they worked as the Regional Controller/Vice President of Finance at Bunzl Distribution NA for nearly 9 years, where they managed financial planning and reporting activities for the organization. Prior to that, Lipka was the Divisional CFO/Vice President of Finance at Omron Healthcare, Inc., where they directed finance, information technology, and services for the US Healthcare Division. Paul also held the role of General Manager of Customer and Financial Services at Omron Healthcare. Lipka's experience also includes working as the Director of Reporting & Analysis at Alliant Food Service and as the Controller at Sysmex America, Inc. Paul started their career at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Manager, where they handled audit engagements for manufacturing and service companies.
Paul Lipka, CPA has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, which they obtained from 1998 to 1999. Paul'sundergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, which they completed from Marquette University between 1983 and 1987. Additionally, Paul Lipka is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is registered with the State of Illinois. Paul obtained their CPA certification in September 2018.
Crescent Brands
Crescent Brands is at the top of the game when it comes to manufacturing and marketing the highest quality picture framing and art supplies. Just ask the thousands of artists and custom framers we serve. With a focus on color, innovation, and design, we do business around the world across 6 continents (we’re still working on Antarctica). Crescent was founded over 120 years ago (yep, shocks us too!) by the Ozmun family, which is now in its fifth generation of leadership and commitment to the company. Our private, family-owned company is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, but our reach is global. We’ve always been committed to providing the highest quality art and presentation products. We continue to innovate and develop new, on-trend products to meet the changing needs and interests of the talented artists and framers that trust us. Nothing is too far in our effort to ensure that all of our products, activities and development reflect our commitment to integrity, community and the environment. This is why our Crescent Brands art and preservation materials have been selected for decades by students, hobbyists, and professionals alike. We are recognized worldwide for our broad range of products, industry leadership in color, and quality commitment. Now serving 6 continents, we continue to expand our facilities to service those markets. In addition to our U.S. Headquarters, we’ve set up shop in Europe, and have a number of worldwide distribution partners servicing the rest of the world. You can find Crescent, Nielsen, Bainbridge, Nurre Caxton and Crescent Creative products in thousands of retailers across the globe. Check out our current openings here: https://www.crescentbrands.com/careers/