Amy Wakim
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Amy Wakim is an accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of experience driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer of Pioneer Technology, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, and guiding long-term financial planning and analysis to support the organization's growth objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer of Pioneer Technology, Amy is responsible for managing all aspects of the company's financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. She works closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's overall business goals. Under her leadership, Pioneer Technology has achieved significant improvements in financial performance, including a 20% increase in profitability over the past two years.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Amy served as the Vice President of Finance at Pioneer Technology, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes, optimizing cost management, and driving operational efficiency. Before joining Pioneer Technology, she held the position of Financial Controller at Pioneer Consulting, where she was instrumental in implementing robust financial controls and improving financial reporting.
Earlier in her career, Amy was the owner of A. Wakim Consulting, where she provided financial advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, and the owner of ABW Engineering, LLC, a structural engineering firm that she successfully operated for four years.
Academic Background
Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), further demonstrating her commitment to professional development and expertise in the field of finance.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Financial reporting and controls
- Cost optimization and operational efficiency
- Strategic financial leadership
- Financial risk management
- Corporate finance
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Amy has demonstrated a proven track record of driving financial success and operational improvement. At Pioneer Technology, she has implemented a comprehensive financial management system that has enhanced financial reporting accuracy, streamlined decision-making processes, and enabled the company to better capitalize on growth opportunities. Additionally, Amy has been actively involved in industry associations, sharing her expertise and contributing to the development of best practices in financial management.
Conclusion
With her extensive finance experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to operational excellence, Amy Wakim is poised to continue elevating Pioneer Technology's financial performance and supporting the company's long-term growth and sustainability.
