James Erkenswick

James Erkenswick, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. James currently serves as VP, Corporate Controller at Franklin Electric since January 2023. Prior to this, they were Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Fast Radius from February 2022 to January 2023.

From 2017 to 2022, James worked at Baxter International Inc., where they held various positions including Vice President Assistant Controller, Senior Finance Director, and Director of External Reporting.

Before joining Baxter International Inc., they served as Assistant Controller at US LBM from May 2015 to March 2017. Prior to that, they were an Accounting Manager at CNH Industrial from May 2012 to May 2015.

James also worked as an External Reporting Manager at Ace Hardware from June 2009 to May 2012, as Finance Manager at SXC Health Solutions from January 2008 to June 2009, as Senior Accountant at Nicor Gas from February 2004 to December 2007, as Senior Accountant at Fleetwood Inc. from April 2002 to February 2004, and as Senior Accountant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from July 1999 to December 2001.

With their extensive background in accounting and finance, James brings a wealth of experience to their current role and has developed expertise in areas such as external reporting, technical accounting, and SEC reporting.

James Erkenswick, CPA, MBA completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Barat College of DePaul University. James attended the college from 1996 to 1999. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained their MBA in Finance from North Central College between 2010 and 2012.