Jason Smith

Jason Smith, CPA (Inactive), has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting. Jason served as the Vice President, Corporate Controller at Marsden Services, where they led the accounting department and directed accounting operations for the company. Prior to that, they held various roles at Buffets, LLC, including Vice President of Finance, Controller, and Assistant Secretary. In this position, they oversaw finance department functions, facilitated business integration, and assisted executive management in strategic planning. Before joining Buffets, LLC, Jason worked as the Vice President of Accounting, Controller at a national steak-buffet restaurant chain, where they managed accounting operations and financial audits. Jason also served as the Director of Financial Reporting & Accounting Research, responsible for completing required SEC filings and coordinating with internal and external parties for timely submissions. Jason's previous experience includes working as a Financial Reporting Manager at NRG Energy, Inc., where they completed SEC filings and performed technical accounting research. Jason began their career at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as an Audit Manager.

Jason Smith, CPA (Inactive) earned a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of North Dakota in 1994. Jason also holds additional certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) from the State of Minnesota (obtained in 1997) and the State of North Dakota (obtained in 1995).