Krystal Topps

Krystal Topps, CPA, MBA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Director of R&D Finance in the Clinical Portfolio at AbbVie since February 2021, Krystal oversees a team managing global budgets of $465 million and a headcount of 599. Prior to this role, Krystal held positions such as Senior Finance Manager at Assertio Therapeutics, responsible for financial support during a strategic transition, and at Akorn, leading revenue accounting and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX 404. Earlier experience includes financial management roles at Abbott and SC Johnson, along with foundational auditing at Delphi and Arthur Andersen & Co. Krystal earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University, specializing in International Business and Industrial Relations.