Allison Cella
Red Bank,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Kaseya LLC, driving cash collection strategies that exceeded $115M in 2024. Expert in financial modeling and team leadership, recognized for enhancing customer relationships and operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging Salesforce and advanced Excel for impactful forecasting and variance analysis.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, FP&A, Finance Operations, Order to Cash and Special Projects
Kaseya LLC
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Built and led a 12-person collections team in NJ; facilitated training on Salesforce, NetSuite, and Get Paid systems.
- Promoted to Director in 2024 for exceeding monthly cash collection targets ($115M+ in 2024; $125M+ in 2025).
- Honored with the "Above and Beyond" Award for Finance & Operations for outstanding collaboration and performance.
- Drove segmentation of accounts using the Go-to-Market (GTM) model and implemented cash collection strategies tailored to customer profiles.
- Spearheaded the rollout of the "Back on Track" (BOT) initiative to resolve long-outstanding AR issues via cross-departmental collaboration.
- Transitioned in June 2025 to lead a Special Projects team targeting high-risk, escalated accounts with systemic invoicing and technical challenges, improving customer experience and relationship.
- Improved DSO on large strategic customers and implemented KPIs in order to assist in improving forecasting accuracy.
- Managed escalated accounts and creating root-cause solutions across billing, technical, and legal issues and lead efforts around high-risk or high-value receivables and building resolution frameworks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with executive teams in Finance, Operations, and Legal to drive alignment and execution of multi-year operational budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Initially joined as Manager, Business Finance, supporting forecasting for business units and launching new ventures like Help Desk operations.
- Developed and analyzed budgets and forecasts; created scenario modeling and variance analysis across business units by product type.
- Prepared quarterly Board-level packages, margin analysis, and business performance dashboards.
Science, STEM, Forensics & Special Education Teacher
Sayreville and Monroe Boards of Education
, NJ
09.2012 - 10.2022
- Led curriculum development and team supervision for middle school science and STEM education.
- Delivered instruction in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and created IEPs and differentiated learning plans.
- Recognized for innovation in instruction and use of technology to drive student engagement and performance.
Manager of Audit and Tax
WeiserMazars LLP
Edison, NJ
12.2004 - 09.2012
- Planned, budgeted, and supervised audits for public and private domestic and international companies across multiple industries.
- Collaborated with finance to ensure timely and accurate audit completion and regulatory submissions.
- Led preparation of audit documentation, including CAFR schedules and GASB 34 compliance; managed capital project fund reporting.
- Trained and mentored junior staff and delivered firm-wide training sessions on evolving accounting standards.
- Oversaw audit fieldwork and financial statement preparation; reviewed corporate and individual tax filings.
- Provided strategic financial and tax planning guidance to clients in partnership with senior firm leadership.
Director of Corporate Accounting
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Union, NJ
06.2001 - 12.2004
- Directed financial close processes, forecasts, and executive financial reporting across a $7B+ enterprise.
- Managed a 25-person accounting department overseeing COGS, inventory, and pre-opening store expense analysis.
- Collaborated with KPMG and the tax department to launch the BBBY Procurement Company, including full consolidation accounting.
- Key contributor to acquisition modeling for subsidiaries.
- Liaised with store operations to drive year-end shrink analysis; developed SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) and supported audits.
Controller of Finance and General Accounting
Hugo Boss Fashions Inc.
New York, NY
05.1999 - 06.2001
- Directed U.S. financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for six brands and nine factory outlets.
- Played a key role in developing a global sales and marketing data warehouse; trained U.S. teams post-implementation following training in Germany.
- Created and delivered strategic business plans and financial forecasts for both domestic and international divisions.
- Produced and presented quarterly board reports, including sales analysis, income statement reviews, and future performance projections.
- Partnered with sales leadership to identify account growth opportunities, pricing strategies, and markdown risk.
- Contributed to a three-year strategic plan supporting U.S. expansion and margin optimization.
Senior Associate, Technology Information Communications Entertainment Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, NY
06.1996 - 05.1999
- Managed interim, quarterly, and annual audit engagements for public and private companies in entertainment, media, and manufacturing.
- Promoted to Senior Associate after one year; supervised audit staff and managed small client teams.
- Led compliance reviews and GAAP advisory; collaborated on SEC filings and financial documentation.
- Served as a core team member on IPO engagements including Young & Rubicam and Valley Forge Dental.
Education
Master of Science -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Arts - Accounting & Economics
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MANew Pathways to Teaching NJ Program
Thomas Edison State College / NJCU
Board Controller
Red Bank Catholic Foundation
Skills
- Salesforce
- NetSuite
- Get Paid
- Excel (Advanced)
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Oracle
- Hyperion
- SEC Reporting
- GAAP
- Tax Strategy
- Staff Development
- Customer relationship management
- Financial forecasting
- Account reconciliation
- Budgeting processes
- Data analysis techniques
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Timeline
Director, FP&A, Finance Operations, Order to Cash and Special Projects
Kaseya LLC
10.2022 - Current
Science, STEM, Forensics & Special Education Teacher
Sayreville and Monroe Boards of Education
09.2012 - 10.2022
Manager of Audit and Tax
WeiserMazars LLP
12.2004 - 09.2012
Director of Corporate Accounting
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
06.2001 - 12.2004
Controller of Finance and General Accounting
Hugo Boss Fashions Inc.
05.1999 - 06.2001
Senior Associate, Technology Information Communications Entertainment Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
06.1996 - 05.1999
Master of Science -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Economics
College of the Holy Cross
New Pathways to Teaching NJ Program
Thomas Edison State College / NJCU
Board Controller
Red Bank Catholic Foundation
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