James Christensen

James Christensen has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. James currently holds the position of Director of Data Strategy & Business Intelligence at Teikametrics, where they are responsible for managing metrics and procedures to track recurring revenue growth. Prior to this, they worked as a Business Intelligence Manager at the same company, where they automated and codified monthly recurring revenue reporting and analytics, significantly reducing preparation time.

Before joining Teikametrics, James served as a Revenue Operations Manager at Rakuten Advertising, where they were responsible for commissions, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting on all revenue. James also wrote commission contracts and developed an automated commission system, leading to significant time savings. James created budgets, quotas, and compensation plans for different departments.

James has also held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Community Health Centers, Inc. James directed all finance, accounting, budgeting, and IT operations for the non-profit organization, overseeing multiple clinics and managing grants and donations.

In addition, James worked as the Director of Finance at Genscape, Inc., where they led sales operations and financial planning & analysis. James managed strategic budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management processes, and successfully managed the capitalization of $10M for software development.

During their tenure at Thomson Reuters, James served as the Head of Finance for MetaStock, where they were responsible for accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and resource planning. James successfully deployed SQL and Microsoft Reporting Services, resulting in improved financial reporting efficiency.

Earlier in their career, James worked as an Accountant/Financial Analyst at Thomson Reuters, an Accountant at USA Home Loans, a Team Lead at ABX Air, Inc., and a Court Clerk at Sandy Justice Court.

Overall, James Christensen brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, and business intelligence to their current role, with a strong track record of streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and driving revenue growth.

James Christensen has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completed in 2013. James also holds a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Mediation from the University of Utah, earned from 2003 to 2004. Prior to that, they obtained an Honors Bachelor of Arts (H.B.A.) degree in Mandarin Chinese from the University of Utah. James furthered their studies in Mandarin Chinese by completing a Certificate of Language Learning from Tsinghua University in 2001 and a Summer Language Course Certificate from Middlebury College in 1999.