Christopher Johnson

(Business Unit Controller 2015-2019 / VP Finance 2019 - Present)

• Lead all financial strategy, planning, and analysis for J.B. Hunt’s largest business unit, a multi-billion-dollar intermodal division.
• Partner with the President of Intermodal and executive leadership to drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and long-term profitability.
• Direct and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Responsible for development of cost allocation models ensuring accurate visibility into lane profitability and customer-level margins.
• Partner with commercial teams to establish pricing strategies that balanced competitive positioning with profitability targets.
• Implemented advanced cost accounting practices, improving cost transparency and enabling data-driven pricing decisions.
• Provided executive-level decision support on bids and contract negotiations, resulting in sustainable margin growth.
• Developed pricing dashboards and margin analytics adopted company-wide for strategic pricing decisions.
• Designed and executed capital allocation strategies to protect and enhance shareholder value
• Built cross-functional alignment with operations, technology, and commercial teams to support expansion into new markets and services.

Key Achievements:

• Oversaw multi-billion dollar revenue growth through organic growth, new service offerings, and strategic acquisitions; including development of new reporting structures, financial systems, and control processes
• Finance stakeholder in critical commercial negotiation that resulted in $120M in annual value
• Developed critical cost reduction programs through multiple economic cycles that resulted in annual savings ranging of $30-$50M
• Leader of financial team for due diligence, acquisition, and integration of multiple strategic acquisitions
• Led implementation of Workday Financials for JB Hunt Intermodal

• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Analyzed market trends to inform product development and business strategies.
• Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.

• Analyzed financial data to identify trends and inform decision-making for senior management.
• Streamlined reporting procedures, improving efficiency in month-end close activities.
• Developed and implemented budgeting processes to enhance financial forecasting accuracy.

• Developed and implemented internal audit strategies, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyzed financial statements for accuracy, facilitating informed decision-making across departments.
• Presented audit findings to senior management, driving strategic improvements in internal controls.

• Reviewed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Managed revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards.