Anna Gerrish, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

• Developed accounting strategy and technical accounting functions from the ground up to support active strategic investment portfolio and ongoing acquisitions. Key areas of focus include segment reporting, non-GAAP metrics, current expected credit loss, measurement alternative investments, stock compensation accounting, acquisitions, and VIEs.• Partner with legal, investor relations, corporate development, and numerous other departments to draft and review SEC filings, including forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-3, S-8, SD, and definitive proxy statements.• Lead the accounting and reporting workstream related to the Company’s innovative stock programs, providing feedback on plan design, contributing to participant education, and leading award valuation and probability analysis and all reporting in compliance with ASC 718.• Scaled the sales commissions function from 120 commissioned reps to >550 reps over four years; transitioned day-to-day oversight to director while maintaining accounting oversight. • Provide oversight and leadership to global payroll and stock comp administration teams, including identifying areas for cross-functional collaboration with accounting, reporting, compensation, and FP&A teams.• Partner with corporate development team on numerous capital projects, including follow-on common stock offering, convertible debt offering, and at-the market equity program. • Manage auditor relationship including annual audit and quarterly review process; successfully led teams through auditor transition from Grant Thornton to PricewaterhouseCoopers. • Develop a high-performance team through effective performance management and career-development activities while leading the team towards achieving deadlines and goals.