Dallas, TX - January 29, 2025 - Embark, a leading finance consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the addition of Chris Washburn to its leadership team. Washburn, former Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Pioneer Natural Resources, joins Embark as a key leader in the firm's Energy & Infrastructure Practice, bringing over 20 years of industry accounting and finance experience.
"We're excited to welcome Chris Washburn to the Embark team," said Paul Allen, Founder and Chair of Embark. "His thought leadership and deep understanding of the sector will be instrumental in driving our practice forward, enabling us to provide even more value to our clients as they navigate the evolving landscape of energy finance and operations."
Washburn's impressive career includes his tenure as CAO at Pioneer Natural Resources, where he led the accounting function as well as played a pivotal role in major corporate initiatives, including M&A activities, large scale system implementations, and substantial capital markets activities. His strategic insights combined with his ability to streamline and lead complex financial processes have established him as a respected leader in the energy finance sector.
"Joining Embark is an exciting new chapter in my career," said Washburn. "I'm looking forward to leveraging my experience to help clients tackle their most pressing financial and operational challenges. Embark's innovative approach and commitment to client success align perfectly with my vision for driving transformation in the sector."
Washburn joins Embark's Energy & Infrastructure Practice at a time of significant growth. The practice has expanded from a single client to over 400 clients in just seven years, all through organic growth. This diverse client base spans from small, family-owned businesses to mid-size private equity-backed companies and large public filers.
"Chris joining our team comes at an exciting time for our practice," added Allen. "Our success is reflected in our high client retention rate and strong organic growth. Chris's leadership will be crucial in maintaining this momentum and further enhancing both our services and credentials within the energy sector."
About Embark: Embark is hospitality driven consulting firm committed to serving CFOs and their teams. With over 600 CPAs and ex-Big 4 professionals across 17 U.S. offices, Embark specializes in solving complex problems for its clients. The firm's core services include Finance Advisory, Outsourcing, Business Transformation, Transaction Services, and ESG Services.
If you would like to learn more about Embark, please contact energy@embarkwithus.com.