Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Kelly Carranza is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and banking industries. As the Vice President, Finance & Accounting/Corporate Controller at Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as Vice President, Finance & Accounting/Corporate Controller at Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kelly is responsible for managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and implementing effective internal controls. She works closely with the executive team to provide strategic financial guidance and support the company's growth initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Kelly served as a Managing Director at WilliamsMarston LLC and Chord Advisors, LLC, where she provided consulting services to clients in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. She also held leadership positions at CorePower Yoga and Array BioPharma Inc., where she played a pivotal role in driving financial and operational improvements.
Earlier in her career, Kelly worked as an Assistant Controller at Ciber, Inc. and held various finance and accounting roles at Matrix Capital Bank and Matrix Bancorp, Inc. She started her professional journey as a Senior Accountant at KPMG, where she gained valuable experience in public accounting.
Academic Background
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional executive education programs in financial management and strategic leadership.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Internal controls and compliance
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
- Process optimization and automation
- Strategic financial planning and decision-making
- Team leadership and talent development
Professional Impact
During her tenure at WilliamsMarston LLC, Kelly led key projects that helped clients in the life sciences and healthcare industries strengthen their financial operations and position for growth. At CorePower Yoga, she played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's financial reporting and internal controls, which contributed to its successful acquisition by Xponential Fitness.
Conclusion
Kelly Carranza is a highly accomplished finance and accounting executive with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and operational improvements in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and banking industries. Her expertise in financial reporting, strategic decision-making, and team leadership positions her as a valuable asset to Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the company continues to grow and expand its impact in the life sciences sector.
