Bryan Hurst Mba, Cpa, Cgma

Bryan Hurst has significant experience in finance and accounting. Bryan currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Backhaul Direct since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Corporate Controller at Steak n Shake from November 2020 to February 2023, where they successfully managed revenue of over $344 million and led the accounting team through business transformation.

Before joining Steak n Shake, Bryan worked as a Controller at MPP from September 2019 to 2020, where they played a key role in turning around the facility's financial performance. Bryan also developed strategies to improve operations and location moved as part of a private equity acquisition.

From 2016 to 2019, Bryan served as the Corporate Controller at Versatile Processing Group, a privately held company specializing in industrial metal processing and recycling with annual revenue of $370 million and employing over 150 people across multiple locations.

Prior to that, they were an Accounting Manager at KYB Americas Corporation from January 2015 to October 2016, where they managed the accounting department, presented financial results to executives, and oversaw a division with annual revenue exceeding $300 million.

Bryan began their career as a Senior Auditor at Crowe Horwath LLP from September 2013 to January 2015, where they performed audit and assurance services for various businesses and organizations. Bryan then worked as an Audit and Tax Accountant at Sikich, where they provided audit, review, and tax services.

Bryan also has experience as an Auditor at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, where they audited businesses and governmental entities for compliance.

Bryan's early career was as a Staff Accountant and Financial Analyst at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP (formerly H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, CPAs, LLP). Overall, Bryan has a diverse range of experience in finance and accounting roles, showcasing their expertise and leadership in various industries.

Bryan Hurst, MBA, CPA, CGMA, has a strong educational background in finance, entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance. Bryan earned a Double Major Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Bryan furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a Double Major in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the same institution, specifically the Kelley School of Business. In addition to their formal education, Bryan holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Indiana CPA Society, as well as the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from the AICPA.