Steven Smith

Steven Smith, MBA, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Steven started their career at Merit Energy Company, where they served as a Senior Treasury Analyst, Oil and Gas Marketing Representative, and GL Accountant. At Merit Energy, they played a crucial role in insurance renewals, contract negotiations, and assessing gas volumes for sale.

Afterward, Steven joined Affiliated Computer Services as a Senior Financial Analyst, where they collaborated with management and vendors to prepare financial packages and support the sales team in presenting new business opportunities.

Steven then joined CoreLogic as a Finance Manager, where they worked closely with department managers to develop financial projections, streamline P&Ls, and finalize monthly financial statements.

Steven's next role was at Ursus Holdings, LLC, where they held the position of VP of Finance/Controller. In this role, they managed finance and accounting operations for entities in various industries and coordinated annual audits and tax returns.

Prior to their current position, Steven served as a Controller at Chronos Solutions, where they managed the full cycle accounting process, developed accounting policies and procedures, and prepared monthly financial statements.

Since 2019, Steven has been working at The Expo Group, initially as a Controller and currently as the Vice President of Accounting. In this role, they oversee the month-end closing process, communicates business results to stakeholders, and projects cash positions and requirements.

Overall, Steven's work experience demonstrates their strong financial and accounting background, leadership skills, and ability to manage diverse teams in various industries.

Steven Smith, MBA, CPA, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from the University of North Texas in the years 1993 to 1997. Steven then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Southern Methodist University, which was completed from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, Steven Smith obtained a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy in the year 2018.