Venture Back Office

Team

Over 19 years of corporate and public accounting experience
Extensive general ledger, audit, and consolidations experience
Skilled at financial statement research and preparation
Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Management from Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, West Virginia

Over 17 years of progressive accounting experience
Extensive financial reporting, tax accounting, and auditing experience for a variety of industries
Professional organizations include AICPA, NCACPA
Bachelors Degree in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York

Over 10 years of private equity experience, including 5 years as the Chief Financial Officer of The Aurora Funds, Inc.
Over 6 years in public accounting with Ernst & Young, including 2+ years of venture firm audit experience
Extensive experience in various financial and operational executive roles in both public and private companies
Over 5 years experience in running an international shared service center
Professional organizations include PECFOA, VCBC, NVCA, AICPA, NCACPA, IMA
Other credentials include Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York

Over 14 years of venture experience, including 9 years as the Chief Financial Officer of Salix Ventures
5 years in public accounting at Arthur Andersen (tax division)
Highly skilled in equity and debt financing, as well as M&A transactions
Extensive experience in numerous financial and operational roles, including tax and regulatory compliance; portfolio company transactions; fund reporting and administration, and technology planning and implementation
Professional organizations include PECFOA, VCBC, AICPA, TSCPA
Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accounting from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi

Over 3 years of progressive, administrative experience supporting multiple principals, accounting and marketing professionals
Skilled in all core office administrative functions and at resolving a range of administrative issues and inquiries
Experience in writing contracts and preparing marketing proposals while maintaining high quality standards
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a keen ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Bachelor of Arts in Art from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio; Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina

Extensive experience in financial modeling, market analyses, and investment reporting
Over 2 years of venture experience as Investment Analyst with The Aurora Funds, Inc.
Over 1 year of investment consulting experience with endowments, foundations, corporations, and municipalities
Over 2 years of SFAS 157 valuation experience
Bachelors of Science in Economics from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina

Extensive experience communicating with limited partners, employees, and customers
Over 22 years of progressive accounting experience in a variety of industries
Over 21 years of HR and benefit administration experience
Over 5 years of venture firm experience, most recently as Controller with The Aurora Funds, Inc.
Professional organizations include SHRM, TSHRM, VCBC, NVCA, and the National Investor Institute
Associates in Computer/Accounting and a Bachelors Degree in Finance/Management from State University of New York at Utica

Over 14 years of diversified professional experience in various industries
Over 7 years of recent experience leading a production-driven, customer service orientated workforce
Early professional career included positions in desktop publishing, marketing, advertising, and public relations
Skilled at building and sustaining long-term client relationships while upholding the highest quality and service standards
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Over 8 years of administrative and operational experience in a variety of sectors including architecture, law and retail
Focused on building and maintaining client relationships within a production-driven environment
International business experience comprised of 4 years in retail operations while based in London
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts