Chris Bonnell

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

President at A.R.E. Business Solutions, LLC

Byron, Illinois, United States

Overview

Chris is the Director of Accounting Technology and Controller at Helm Group, specializing in the construction industry. A CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner from Northern Illinois University, he focuses on re-engineering financial processes and implementing ERP systems. He recently automated the processing of over 130, 000 annual invoices to enhance efficiency.

Outside of his professional role, Chris is a family-oriented individual, celebrating milestones like his childrens achievements. He is also actively involved in his local area, showing support for community initiatives in the Byron and Dresden regions.

He holds dual certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Meticulous

Observative

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

ERP Optimization
He focuses on enhancing ERP systems like Vista by Viewpoint, as shown by his implementation of tools to automate invoice processing and improve data accuracy.
Process Automation
Passionate about improving operational performance by automating financial processes, eliminating manual data entry, and implementing new systems to gain efficiencies.
Fraud Prevention
As a Certified Fraud Examiner, he has experience introducing fraud detection and prevention capabilities into audit practices at previous firms.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2018
President at A.R.E. Business Solutions, LLC
12-2009
Director of Accounting Technology /Controller at Helm Group
7-2006 - 12-2009
Manager at McGladrey
9-2001 - 7-2006
Senior Accountant at Lindgren, Callihan, Van Osdol & Co., Ltd.

Education

1998 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University
1996 - 2000
Associate's Degree from Sauk Valley Community College

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Exp : 24 Location : Byron, Illinois, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : President at A.R.E. Business Solutions, LLC
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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