About
Two decades. Two IPOs. Dozens of inflection points. I'm an operator CFO who partners with founders, boards, and investors at the moments that define companies, when growth is outpacing infrastructure, capital strategy becomes critical, or the finance function needs to transform fast. I've helped scale SaaS, technology, and services companies from Series A through IPO — including Procore from ~$50M to $500M+ ARR. I step in when companies need more than reporting. They need clarity, structure, and forward-looking strategy and a financial narrative that aligns teams and investors around the same vision. My superpowers: • Building finance infrastructure that supports scale • Rebuilding and professionalizing finance functions during transition • Translating complexity into clear operating metrics and decision frameworks • Designing capital strategies and preparing companies for investor scrutiny • Crafting credible financial stories that connect vision to numbers, turning data into convicti…
Experience
Ceo & Cfo
GYS CFO · San Diego, California, United States
Present
At GYS (Grow Your Startup) Fractional and Interim CFO Services we specialize in advising founders and entrepreneurs on scaling their companies effectively. With a keen focus on operational efficiencies, strategic team building, and successful fundraising, we help startups navigate their growth journey from Series A to IPOs and beyond. We provide expertise in financial modeling, systems implementation, and strategic planning empowering startups to achieve their long-term goals and maximize their potential. Let’s work together to turn your vision into a thriving reality.
Ceo, Founder
Discontinued operations due to macroeconomic conditions creating significant headwinds for EV industry in the United States. Built and launched a software product for EV chargers designed to improve utilization and profitability of EV charging. We are on a mission to eliminate range and charging anxiety and drive the EV adoption forward to a cleaner and more sustainable future by making EV charging profitable for hosts and effortless for EV drivers. Scalable and flexible solution for businesses like hotels, golf courses, multi-family residences, workplaces, and business centers.
Advisory Board Member
Limited Partner
W Fund invests in women & underrepresented founders and help them find increased access to capital to grow their businesses.
Chief Financial Officer
Innova Medical Group, Inc. delivers better global health outcomes with its deep expertise in testing and unique offerings in diagnostic medical devices. In response to the global pandemic, Innova developed an end-to-end ecosystem of rapid diagnostic and screening tests. I was responsible was building a scaling financial and business processes, systems, and teams to grow and support a multi-billion dollar global business.
Chief Financial Officer
Implemented scalable financial systems to drive efficiency and support growth. Built and led a high-performance finance team focused on accountability and excellence. Developed strategic short- and long-term financial plans aligned with growth goals. Enhanced financial reporting and forecasting for data-driven decision-making.
Vp, Finance
Procore Technologies · Carpinteria, California
Built and scaled Finance and Accounting functions from $50M ARR to $450M+ ARR. Core Competencies and Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting, IPO, M&A, Capital and Debt Raise, Incentive Compensation Management, Procurement, Equity, Treasury, International Expansion, Pricing and Packaging
Corporate Controller
Procore Technologies · Carpinteria
Accounting, Tax Compliance, Strategic Tax Planning, Billing and Collections, Corporate Reporting, etc.
Director, Accounting and Finance
Mindbody · San Luis Obispo, California Area
Built and scaled accounting and finance teams and processes to support the growth from $20M to $150M+ in ARR Key player in preparation and execution of an IPO Managed multiple M&A transaction from diligence to integration Stood up back offices for multiple international locations
Audit Manager
Deloitte · Los Angeles, CA
Education
Wharton Executive Education
Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling Your Business
Wharton Executive Education
Executive Presence and Influence
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Moorpark College
Accountancy
Find leads like Guzel
Origami finds your ideal customers across 15+ data sources with a single prompt.
Try Origami Free