Christina Trapp, CPA, MST
Partner
Christina Trapp sits on Wipfli’s Board of Directors and leads Wipfli’s outsourced advisory services team, bringing custom C-suite outsourcing solutions to clients throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Wipfli, Christina was the founder and managing partner of Klein Hall CPA’s, which merged with Wipfli in 2019, was the recipient of the Inc 5000 Fast Growing Companies award multiple years in a row.
With over 25 years of experience, she has delivered innovative financial solutions to companies large and small, enabling clients to meet their financial and business objectives. Christina stands out not only in financial expertise but also in incorporating cutting-edge technology and automation within the accounting sector.
Christina played an integral role in establishing the firm's DEI initiative, Women of Wipfli, and now acts as the executive sponsor for the its Leadership Program. She champions the empowerment of women in reaching their career aspirations.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) – Member
- Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce – Treasurer
- Loaves and Fishes – Board Member
- Naperville CARES – Treasurer
Areas of Focus
- Leads Wipfli’s outsourced advisory services team.
- Collaborating with business owners in creating essential performance indicators and dashboards that enhance their cash flow management and support their focus on expansion.
- Establishing process documentation for critical roles enabling companies to maintain efficiency and minimize the downtime associated with employee turnover.
- Advising on tax and financial performance for businesses, helping them navigate through all stages of the business cycle.
Education
Northern Illinois University
- Master’s degree in taxation – Graduated magna cum laude
DeVry University
- Bachelor’s degree in accountancy – Graduated summa cum laude
Recent Insights
Articles
Pros and cons of outsourced controllers: How to make the right choice for your business
Apr 12, 2024
Bridging leadership gaps with interim CFO services
Apr 08, 2024
Improving efficiency and scalability with an outsourced CFO
Apr 08, 2024
Unlocking financial expertise: The power of fractional CFO outsourcing
Aug 29, 2023
5 ways an outsourced CFO improves financial planning
Aug 09, 2023
How resilient is your wealth and asset management business?
Feb 05, 2023
Webinars
Using financials to create data-driven stability
Feb 06, 2023
In The News
External News
Balancing outsourcing and remote work to build a positive work culture
Medium | Oct 07, 2024