Charlie Evans
Regulated Utility Leader
Jackson,MO
Summary
Demonstrated leader with significant experience on broad array of issues facing regional healthcare systems and regulated utilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop a team to achieve significant results and to promote positive company culture. Committed to maximizing financial performance and growth for the company. Regulated Utility experience working with Public Utility Commissions in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri on dockets such as rate cases, merger applications, purchased gas adjustments, and infrastructure surcharges among others.
Key healthcare leadership experience in finance, accounting, compliance, and operations -Key utility leadership experience in finance, accounting, acquisitions, regulatory, rates and operations
CPA and CMA Certifications
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Director - Rates & Regulatory Affairs
Liberty
Jackson, Missouri
06.2021 - Current
- Successfully plan, coordinate, and execute regulated utility rate cases (gas, water and wastewater) across four jurisdictions in MO, IA, IL and AR
- Communicate with Public Service Commissions to build trust and facilitate successful regulatory outcomes
- Direct compliance and tariff filings to meet quality and timeline objectives
- Oversee data request process to ensure proper distribution, execution, review and submission across multiple utilities and jurisdictions
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations
Director of Finance
SoutheastHEALTH
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Duties included assessing budget plans and costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
- Significant accounts receivable and insurance contract analysis
- Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans
- Managed day-to-day operations of a fifteen-person finance department for non-profit regional healthcare system
- Partnered with key stakeholders across the organization to complete a $65 million bond issue that resulted in the healthcare system secure funding for vital improvements needed to serve the southeast Missouri area
- Managed 15 team members of the finance department through two consecutive successful audits despite numerous challenges presented during the Covid-19 pandemic
Regional Finance Manager
Liberty
Jackson, Missouri
10.2012 - 05.2019
- Charged with leading, evaluating, and providing feedback regarding employee performance to billing, collections, and accounting teams in Jackson, MO and Pine Bluff, AR
- Other duties included significant preparation and review of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements as well as ad hoc analysis for consolidated reporting of a multinational organization while ensuring SOX compliance
- Engaged in water and gas rate cases across four states (MO, AR, IA, and IL) with applicable regulatory agencies
- Assisted in key rate cases across the gas utilities in MO, IA, and IL which resulted in favorable outcomes to the organization
General Ledger Accountant
Drury Hotels
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
01.2005 - 10.2012
- Responsible for accounting close process over approximately 30-40 hotels in the Drury Hotels family business
- Provided detailed financial analysis regarding hotel performance to leadership and general managers of each hotel
- Routinely developed and provided ad hoc reporting to leadership to ensure data needs were met
- Worked closely with Controller to develop hotel valuation model used to identify and align hotel assets for estate planning and distribution of assets among family members
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management, General
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 05.2015 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 01.1999 - 2004.01
Skills
Problem-solving
Negotiation
Verbal and written communication
Strategic planning
Project coordination
People management
Team management
Operations management
Project management
Problem-solving
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MO State Board Of Accountancy, 09/01/20, 09/01/25, 2020030198
Timeline
Director - Rates & Regulatory Affairs
Liberty
06.2021 - Current
Director of Finance
SoutheastHEALTH
05.2019 - 06.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management, General
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2015 - 2017.01
Regional Finance Manager
Liberty
10.2012 - 05.2019
General Ledger Accountant
Drury Hotels
01.2005 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University
01.1999 - 2004.01
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