Elena Christians, CPA

Elena Christians, CPA, has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Elena most recently served as the Controller at Merit Logistics, a privately held logistics company. In this role, Elena was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including corporate control, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, and cash management.

Prior to Merit Logistics, Elena worked as an Accounting Supervisor at EMCOR Group, Inc., the largest subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company. Elena'srole involved providing high-quality mechanical, commercial HVAC, and building automation consulting and services.

Elena also served as a Senior Accountant at Interior Logic Group, Inc., the country's largest installer of interior finishes. In this position, they managed the month-end process, prepared monthly reconciliations, and financial statements for the parent company and its subsidiaries.

Additionally, Elena worked as a Senior Analyst - Finance at Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, where they provided assistance during the merger/acquisition period and performed month-end close reviews.

Elena gained earlier experience as an Accounting Manager at Universal Flooring Systems Inc., a commercial flooring contractor, and as an Accountant at Cryoport Inc., a premier provider of cold chain logistics solutions.

Throughout their career, Elena has demonstrated strong financial acumen and expertise in various areas of accounting, including expense analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger management. Elena'sexperience spans across multiple industries, including logistics, construction services, media technology, and cold chain logistics.

Elena Christians, CPA, holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in International Business from Webster University. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting and Finance at Taganrog State University in Russia. Additionally, Elena obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification in May 2017, with an active license numbered 132107.