Gerald Ratigan Cpaa Cscpim Dtm Cahta Cfo

Gerald Ratigan MBA CPA CMA CSCA CPIM DTM CHIA CAHTA has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles. Gerald currently serves as the SVP Accounting, Tax, and Controls at Gearbox Entertainment. Prior to this, Gerald worked as the Managing Partner and CFO at Chief Accounting Services LLC, where they provided technical accounting and audit preparation assistance to SMEs.

Gerald was also an Executive Advisor at the SOX & Internal Control Professionals Group, where they gained industry knowledge and practical application of best practices in SOX, internal controls, and internal audit processes.

Additionally, Gerald served as a Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Entertainment Benefits Group and as the SVP Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at MoneyOnMobile. In these roles, they were responsible for audit coordination, tax planning, financial modeling, and board-level presentations.

Gerald also has experience in other roles such as Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, District Finance Manager at Toastmasters International, Interim Controller/CFO at HCOA Fitness, and Head of Group Reporting, External Reporting, and Internal Controls, CFO at Cable & Wireless Communications.

Furthermore, Gerald served as an Ethics Committee Member for the Institute of Management Accountants, where they contributed to the advancement of ethics within the organization and industry.

Gerald Ratigan has an extensive education history. Gerald obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Miami in 2002. Gerald furthered their education by completing various executive education certificates at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2017 and 2018, specializing in areas such as innovation of products and services and digital transformation. In 2019, Gerald pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on data analytics from LSU Shreveport. Gerald also received a certification in digital strategies for business from Columbia Business School in the same year.

In addition to their formal education, Gerald has obtained several certifications related to their field. Gerald is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA). Gerald holds the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification from APICS and has completed various certifications in areas such as cybersecurity, sustainability business practices, and hotel industry analytics. Gerald has also developed their skills through programs offered by organizations like Toastmasters International and Quickbooks Software.

Gerald Ratigan's commitment to continuous learning and acquiring certifications showcases their dedication to staying updated in their field and expanding their knowledge base.