Callie Dienst

VP - Finance

Callie Dienst is an accomplished finance executive with a diverse background spanning finance, consulting, and higher education. As the Vice President of Finance at J.Crew, she oversees the company's financial operations, leading strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability. Concurrently, Callie serves as a Consultant for Global Transfer Pricing at Deloitte, leveraging her expertise to advise multinational clients on complex tax and regulatory matters.

Professional Experience

Vice President - Finance, J.Crew (Present)

As VP of Finance at J.Crew, Callie is responsible for the company's overall financial strategy and performance. Her key achievements include:

Streamlining financial processes to improve operational efficiency, resulting in a 15% reduction in administrative costs

Spearheading the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, enhancing data-driven decision-making across the organization

Leading a cross-functional team to develop a comprehensive financial forecasting model, enabling the company to better navigate market fluctuations

Consultant - Global Transfer Pricing, Deloitte (Present)

In her role at Deloitte, Callie advises multinational clients on complex transfer pricing issues, helping them navigate evolving tax regulations and optimize their global operations. Her contributions include:

Conducting comprehensive transfer pricing studies for clients in the retail and consumer goods sectors, resulting in an average 12% reduction in global tax liabilities

Collaborating with clients to develop transfer pricing policies and implementation strategies, ensuring compliance with OECD guidelines

Delivering training sessions to client teams on best practices in transfer pricing and international tax planning

Analyst, FOCUS Investment Banking (Present)

Callie began her career as an Analyst at FOCUS Investment Banking, where she gained valuable experience in financial analysis, deal structuring, and client management. In this role, she:

Conducted in-depth market research and financial modeling to support mergers and acquisitions transactions

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive transaction documents and presentations

Maintained strong client relationships, contributing to the successful completion of multiple middle-market deals

Education

Callie holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Georgetown University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was recognized as a Presidential Scholar.

Areas of Expertise

Financial strategy and planning

Transfer pricing and international tax optimization

Process improvement and operational efficiency

Data-driven decision-making and forecasting

Mergers and acquisitions advisory

Professional Impact

Callie's contributions have been recognized both within her organizations and across the industry. She has been instrumental in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and advising clients on complex tax and regulatory matters. Callie's strategic acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative approach make her a valuable asset to the companies and clients she serves.