Stephany Wireko
Columbus,OH
Summary
Strategic executive with 15+ years of experience driving organizational change, managing operational risk, and leading cross-functional teams in diverse, high-pressure environments. Recognized for creating order from chaos and successfully managing large-scale projects, saving clients over $100 million. Expertise in entrepreneurial leadership, operational efficiency, and business transformation. Strong background in managing risk across all three lines of defense and experience in internal and external audits, providing a unique perspective on executing strategic vision and implementing organizational change. Founder of a successful SaaS startup, overseeing product development and strategy, resulting in product adoption by one of the largest funeral providers in the U.S. Advocate for empathetic leadership and empowering teams through alignment with core values.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
After They Pass (Probate SaaS)
01.2019 - Current
- Led the full lifecycle of product development from concept to market, despite no prior experience in software or legal processes, demonstrating adaptability, grit, and problem-solving in highly ambiguous environments.
- Designed and implemented go-to-market strategies, resulting in the product being adopted by one of the largest funeral home chains in the country.
- Recruited and managed a team of 10 developers, marketers, and designers, overseeing all aspects of product development, marketing, and business operations.
Independent Consultant
MBO Partners
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered consulting projects for financial institutions, focusing on designing operating models and governance structures for regulatory reporting groups, and developing risk and control taxonomies for self-assessments.
Control Lead
CreditShop
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Led operational and compliance risk testing for credit card processes, managing a team of six remote testers, and provided regular feedback on performance and engagement.
Risk & Operational Strategy Manager
Accenture
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives across multiple lines of business, resulting in over $100M in process improvements.
- Led 30+ risk and compliance projects, and designed a Center of Excellence for risk and compliance that consolidated activities across eight business lines.
- Enhanced competitive positioning by conducting in-depth industry analysis and identifying key trends.
Internal Audit Manager
KPMG
- Managed 30+ operational audits and process re-engineering projects for financial institutions across credit card, auto, and student lines of business.
Audit Senior
Deloitte
- Audited financial statements, benefit plans, and governmental funding across various industries.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Startup Development & Leadership
- UAT, UX, design and requirements development
- Empathetic Leadership & Team Development
- Go-to-Market Strategies & Execution
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Process Improvement & Innovation
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Financial Oversight & Budgeting
- Project Management & Execution
- Complex Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Leadership with high EQ
- KRI, KPI and Operational Efficiency and Risk Scorecard development and implementation
- Interactive Workshop planning and delivery
- Survey development and analytics
- Product design and marketing
- Communicating strategic insights
- Board and C-Suite Communications
- Driving business alignment and process adoption
- Data Analytics
Accomplishments
- Launched a SaaS product from concept to adoption by a major funeral home chain, showcasing the ability to execute in uncharted territories.
- Spearheaded over $100M in organizational improvements through risk management and compliance projects.
- Completed year long EQ and leadership course in Spring 2024
- CEO of the Wireko household with a team of four, ages 6 to 1, mastering time management, patience, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Inactive
Timeline
Founder & CEO
After They Pass (Probate SaaS)
01.2019 - Current
Independent Consultant
MBO Partners
01.2019 - Current
Control Lead
CreditShop
06.2018 - 01.2019
Risk & Operational Strategy Manager
Accenture
08.2015 - 06.2018
Internal Audit Manager
KPMG
Audit Senior
Deloitte
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
The Ohio State University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Inactive
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