Yolanda L.

Yolanda L. has a strong background in finance and accounting, with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Yolanda currently holds the position of VP of Client Finance- Florida Region at AKAM, a role they have held since 2023. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2023, Yolanda served as the Finance Director at AKAM ON-SITE, INC., where they led the operations of the Association Accounting Division, including overseeing annual budgets, external audits, and banking and financing needs.

Before joining AKAM, Yolanda worked as the Accounting Manager at Bureau Veritas from 2017 to 2019, where they led and supervised the accounting team for North America and the Caribbean. Yolanda implemented initiatives, managed special projects, and standardized accounting processes.

From 2014 to 2016, Yolanda served as the Association Accounting Director at Castle Group, where they led and supervised a team of 32 staff members in the departments of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial statement preparation. Yolanda also established internal controls and streamlined processes to provide top-notch accounting services.

Prior to Castle Group, Yolanda worked at Publicis Groupe as the Shared Service Center Director for PR SSC from 2008 to 2013. Yolanda successfully established a new shared service center and managed all operations, including IT, accounting and finance, payroll, and internal and external audits.

Yolanda's earlier experience includes working as the Finance Director at Fiddler Gonzalez & Rodriguez from 1993 to 2008. In this role, they were responsible for financial reporting, budget preparation, cash management, and developing and implementing internal controls and accounting policies.

Overall, Yolanda L. brings extensive experience in financial management and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to streamline processes, implement initiatives, and provide top-notch accounting services.

Yolanda L. holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. Yolanda also pursued studies in Accounting and Business/Management at the University of Florida. Additionally, Yolanda holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant from the Puerto Rico Department of State and as a Chartered Global Management Accountant from the AICPA. No specific dates were provided for the completion of their degree or the obtaining of their certifications.