Kristen DeGrave's Linkedin Analytics

Drawing upon a track record of financial, accounting, and reporting experience, I uphold top-level financial oversight with multiple responsibilities across small and large organizations. I serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning financial reporting and structure to aid the long-term strategy for the business. I believe there are three pillars that are invaluable to a company: establishing consistent methodologies and processes initially and positioning for growth moving forward, applying innovative processes while creating efficiencies, and delivering solutions for forward momentum. My experience lies in integrating improved processes, performing financial due diligence, mitigating risk, and addressing growth strategies at the highest level. In addition to the financial, accounting, and reporting side of the business, I am an advocate for building and maintaining cross-functional relationships across the organization. I take great pride in being recognized by my peers as a solutions driver and trusted confidante, and I am unfazed by challenges, seeking ways to implement improved processes to aid business decisions. I look for opportunities to grow individuals and the business as an organization, embracing change by supporting new ways of thinking as an avid learner, swift problem solver, and diligent worker. I establish pivotal relationships with executives, financial leaders, and business growth leaders to integrate sound accounting and financial management practices, often with minimal resources. Key Areas of Expertise Include: Compliance | Due Diligence | Mergers & Acquisitions | Financial Reporting | Risk Mitigation Process Improvement | Effective Communication | Compliance | Audits On a personal note, I am a quintessential animal lover and an advocate for others; I enjoy coaching and mentoring colleagues. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals in accounting and financial leadership.