R. Steve Kinsey

Steve Kinsey is chief financial officer and chief accounting officer of Flowers Foods. In these roles, he guides the company’s financial strategy and oversees treasury, investor relations, accounting, tax, internal audit, risk, and information technology. Mr. Kinsey was named chief accounting officer in 2020 and has served as chief financial officer since 2007. He served as vice president and corporate controller from 2003 to 2007, and as controller from 2002 to 2003, and as director of tax from 1998 until 2002. Prior to joining Flowers in 1989, Mr. Kinsey worked for the global accounting firm Deloitte.

Mr. Kinsey holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida State University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also served as co-chairman of the CFO committee of the Grocers Manufacturers Association.