Kristina L. Manley
Raleigh,,NC
Summary
Experienced finance leader with a strong record of driving operational optimization. Proven success in formalizing PMO governance, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing financial reporting. Skilled in supporting CFO functions, driving process simplification, and managing cross-functional projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, CFO Operations & Programs
SAS
Cary, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Support the CFO in redesigning finance operations to boost efficiency and streamline processes.
- Drive process simplification in financial reporting, reducing cycle time and effort.
- Manage the Finance Data & Analytics COE, supporting EPM implementation and financial reporting.
- Established governance and metrics for the Finance PMO, improving delivery predictability.
- Partner on CFO-sponsored, cross-functional initiatives.
- Served as interim leader of Regional Controllership and Global Accounting Shared Services, an organization of 400+, during leadership transition.
Finance Programs & Operations Manager
SAS
Cary, NC
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Led urgent and strategic projects across the Finance organization.
- Prepared and documented decision support materials to enable efficient C-level decision-making.
- Served as Finance representative in the Office of Public Readiness and Corporate Planning, coordinating Finance workstreams for IPO preparedness.
- Acted as Global Business Owner and PMO member for Lead-to-Cash, the largest transformation program in SAS history.
Principal Finance Business Partner, FP&A
SAS
Cary, NC
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Partnered with executive and divisional leaders to deliver reporting, analysis, and decision support to drive growth and profitability.
- Led delivery of divisional budgets, forecasts, and KPIs; monitored performance versus plan and improved forecast accuracy through variance analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Produced regular financial management reporting and external benchmarking to highlight trends, risks, issues, and opportunities to executive leadership.
- Ensured alignment across Finance and the broader business on plans, policies, systems, processes, and controls.
Senior Internal Auditor
SAS
Cary, NC
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Led and coordinated the annual worldwide external audit for SAS and subsidiaries, including audit methodology development and testing execution.
- Ensured consolidated financial statements complied with U.S. GAAP; prepared and maintained supporting documentation for financial statements and footnotes.
- Provided technical accounting support, including research and internal white papers on accounting issues and new standards implementation.
- Conducted financial due diligence for company acquisitions.
Assurance Services Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
Raleigh, NC
07.2003 - 01.2009
- Planned and executed financial statement audits for SEC registrants and private companies; evaluated internal controls, coordinated fieldwork, and led audit teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
- Managed engagement economics and performance, including forecasting resource needs and balancing budgets and timelines.
- Coordinated with other service lines and international team members to manage communications and work allocation.
- Performed technical accounting research and audit procedures on complex transactions.
Education
Master of Arts - Accounting
North Carolina State University
NC, USA 08.2002 - 05.2003
B.S. - Accounting
North Carolina State University
NC, USA 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Accomplishments
- CEO Award of Excellence, 04/01/25
- SAS Mentorship Program, 01/01/19
Timeline
Director, CFO Operations & Programs
SAS
09.2025 - Current
Finance Programs & Operations Manager
SAS
01.2022 - 09.2025
Principal Finance Business Partner, FP&A
SAS
01.2012 - 01.2022
Senior Internal Auditor
SAS
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assurance Services Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
07.2003 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Accounting
North Carolina State University
08.2002 - 05.2003
B.S. - Accounting
North Carolina State University
08.1998 - 05.2002