Cathy Nadeau, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Cathy Nadeau is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience leading strategic financial initiatives and driving organizational transformation. As the Chief Financial Officer at The Juilliard School, she oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while spearheading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the school's long-term financial sustainability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
Cathy Nadeau has served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Juilliard School since June 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing the school's $400 million annual budget, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and implementing strategic financial initiatives to support the institution's mission and vision. Under her leadership, Cathy has streamlined financial processes, improved reporting, and implemented advanced data analytics to drive informed decision-making.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Juilliard, Cathy held various finance leadership roles, including Vice President of Budget and FP&A at New York University and Vice President of Finance & Strategic Transformation at Xerox Corporation. At NYU, she was instrumental in developing a comprehensive budget model and spearheading initiatives to enhance financial transparency and decision-making. During her tenure at Xerox, Cathy played a pivotal role in the company's strategic transformation, leading high-impact projects that improved cash flow, reduced costs, and optimized resource allocation.

Academic Background
Cathy Nadeau holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She began her career in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where she gained valuable experience in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budget management and strategic resource allocation

• Financial process optimization and automation

• Data-driven decision-making and business intelligence

• Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transformations

• Financial reporting and compliance

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Cathy has been recognized for her ability to drive financial excellence and foster organizational growth. At NYU, she played a key role in implementing a new budget model that enhanced transparency and supported data-driven decision-making. During her time at Xerox, Cathy led several high-impact initiatives that resulted in $50 million in annual cost savings and a significant improvement in cash flow.

Conclusion
Cathy Nadeau is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record of delivering financial leadership and driving organizational transformation. In her current role as the Chief Financial Officer of The Juilliard School, she is committed to ensuring the institution's long-term financial stability and supporting its mission of providing world-class performing arts education.