Karen Hayes

Karen Hayes is an accomplished finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in managing full-cycle accounts payable and financial reporting. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Finance & Accounting at Axios since May 2019, Karen has a robust background in budget reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and the implementation of new ERP systems. Prior to Axios, experience includes roles as Staff Accountant at ViON Corporation and the American Society of Engineering Education, where Karen efficiently processed high volumes of invoices and managed accounts payable functions. Beginning a career as a Junior Staff Accountant at Callahan & Associates, Karen also has foundational experience in tax preparation as a Tax Intern at Goodpasture Purvis & Frackelton, PC. Graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Mary Washington in 2014, Karen combines technical expertise with a commitment to financial integrity and operational efficiency.