Chris Kries

Chris Kries has over 30 years of work experience in accounting and finance roles. Chris started their career at URS Corporation in 1990 as an Assistant Controller, where they were responsible for planning, budgeting, and maintaining the General Ledger. Chris also supervised and directed the finance staff and managed the job cost system. In 1997, they joined CH2M HILL as a Project Accountant/Accounting Group Lead.

In 1999, Chris joined Iteris, Inc. as a Financial Manager, overseeing all department accounting for the Transportation Systems Consulting division. Chris was responsible for revenue recognition, forecasting, audits, invoicing, contract analysis, and project reconciliation. Chris also supervised the accounting staff. In 2007, they joined Fuscoe Engineering as the Regional Finance Manager, leading a team of eight and managing month-end closing, financial reporting, and various accounting functions. Chris also conducted monthly meetings with executive management and senior managers to interpret financial results.

Chris returned to Iteris, Inc. in 2009 as the Accounting Manager, providing timely and accurate financial information to divisional general managers and corporate management. Chris'sresponsibilities included budget analysis and actual analysis. In 2014, they advanced to the role of Director of Accounting.

Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated expertise in financial management, reporting, and analysis, as well as strong leadership and supervision skills.

Chris Kries attended Tustin High School, but no further information is available regarding the start and end years or any degree earned. Following high school, Chris studied Business Administration, Management and Operations at California State University, Fullerton and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.