Elizabeth Gerould
Financial Ops Controller
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
I transform financial operations for global enterprises and high-growth companies—developing and implementing scalable and sustainable operations and processes that drive profitability and growth. I am a Senior financial executive with over 25 years of experience in accounting, treasury, cash flow & debt management, forecasting, audit, tax, and financial operations.
Led critical initiatives, including due diligence and restructuring following an acquisition, while supporting strategic decisions with data-driven insights. Dedicated to strengthening controls, optimizing processes, and fostering effective partnerships to drive growth and operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Operations Controller
Billtrust
05.2011 - Current
- Lead global financial operations across cash flow forecasting, debt and lender compliance, North America and Europe treasury, SALT, AR, AP and account reconciliations.
- Manage daily liquidity including FX risk management and optimize Working Capital through collaboration with all disciplines in Accounting and Finance.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of operational data.
- Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with tax advisors and audit partners.
- Prepare monthly operating and financial reporting materials for Board review.
- Provide data-driven financial analysis and strategic insights to support growth and operating decisions.
- Develop and implement financial systems, strengthen controls, and document financial policies and procedures.
- Led due diligence and designed new reporting structures following the EQT go-private acquisition (Dec 2022).
- Managed equity transactions, SEC Form 4 reporting, and stock-related compliance activities.
- Key contributor to the go-public transaction (Jan 2021), including preparation of the S-1 registration statement.
- Conducted Nexus analysis with tax partners and implemented Avalara for indirect tax compliance.
- Implemented E*Trade platform for stock-based compensation administration in collaboration with Talent.
- Led due diligence, integration, and financial migration for 8 acquisitions, strengthening the consolidated financial environment.
- Partnered cross-functionally to reduce costs through improved controls, vendor optimization, and process improvements.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of operational data.
Controller
Riedel Crystal of America
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Directed monthly close, reporting, and account reconciliations; provided trend analysis and strategic recommendations to ownership.
- Streamlined the chargeback process, increasing successful reversal rates and improving cash recovery.
- Distributor of fine wine glasses tabletop crystal in USA and Canada. Privately owned business in USA with manufacturing plants in Europe.
Controller
USA Detergents
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Managed financial responsibilities of company; budgeting, monthly forecasting and assisted in preparation of annual financials by external accounting firm.
- Established a strong working relationship with lender to maximize cash availability through accounts receivable and inventory.
- Manufacturer/distributor of household products to major retail stores in North America. Privately owned business.
Controller/ Assistant Controller -W New York Hotel - Doubletree Newark
Starwood Hotels and Resorts/ Doubletree Hotel
03.2000 - 11.2006
- Oversaw EBITDA analysis, margin review, flow-through variance analysis, weekly forecasting (SAP), GL oversight, and account reconciliations.
- Managed capital projects, coordinating between hotel operations, W-Brand Capital, and corporate HQ.
- Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt; led process improvement initiatives from design through implementation.
- Successfully implemented StarSource procurement software and trained operational leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management/Accounting Concentration
Widener University
Chester, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Treasury Management
- Monitor Internal Controls
- Accounts Receivable AR
- SALT Management / State Tax
- SAAS Implementation
- ETrade
- Variance Analysis
- Strong Organizational skills
- Financial Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts Payable AP
- State Tax Compliance
- FloQast
- Microsoft Office
- Leader and Mentor
- Detail Oriented
- Coupa
- Sage Intacct ERP
- GTreasury TMS
- Avalara Tax
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ADP Payroll
- Multi-entity experience
- Audit preparation
- SAP ERP
- Workiva
- 1099 Reporting
- Lender Compliance
- Payroll Tax
- Critical thinking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Financial Operations Controller
Billtrust
05.2011 - Current
Controller
Riedel Crystal of America
04.2008 - 04.2011
Controller
USA Detergents
11.2006 - 04.2008
Controller/ Assistant Controller -W New York Hotel - Doubletree Newark
Starwood Hotels and Resorts/ Doubletree Hotel
03.2000 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Management/Accounting Concentration
Widener University
Areas of Expertise
·Treasury Management ·Financial Accounting ·Coupa ·Audit preparation
·Monitor Internal Controls ·Budgeting & Forecasting ·Sage Intacct ERP ·SAP ERP
·Accounts Receivable AR ·Accounts Payable AP ·GTreasury TMS ·Workiva
·SALT Management / State Tax ·State Tax Compliance ·Avalara Tax ·1099 Reporting
·SAAS implementation ·FloQast ·Six Sigma Green Belt ·Lender Compliance
·ETrade ·Microsoft Office ·ADP Payroll ·Payroll Tax
·Variance Analysis ·Leader and Mentor ·Multi-entity experience ·Critical thinking
·Strong Organizational skills ·Detail Oriented