Heather D. A.

Heather D.A. has over 14 years of experience in finance and accounting. In 2020, they joined Cardurion Pharmaceuticals as Director of Finance and Controller, where they are responsible for directing the monthly close process for US operations and international subsidiaries, preparing close packages and consolidated financial statements for investors, and performing financial analysis for monthly clinical trial accruals. In 2019, they were Assistant Controller at ArQule, where they led the effort to migrate the ArQule accounting system to the Merck accounting system and trained the Merck transition team on ArQule finance and accounting matters. In 2018, they were a Finance Consultant at EyeGate Pharma, where they led the timely monthly close process and prepared account reconciliations for all domestic and international accounts. From 2017-2019, they were a Consultant and Interim Controller at Mount Ida College, where they were responsible for managing the accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control functions. From 2015-2017, they were a Consultant and Controller at Baim Institute for Clinical Research, where they drove financial systems improvements, partnered with constituencies to deliver results, and led the effort to discover, invoice, and collect on historical unbilled transactions. From 2013-2015, they were Controller at BellXcel, where they managed all finance, accounting, reporting, and audit activities. From 2011-2013, they were Controller at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, where they managed day-to-day financial and accounting operations and developed and implemented financial policies and procedures. From 2006-2011, they were an Audit Supervisor at CBIZ, where they managed audit engagements for privately-owned and not-for-profit organizations, performed financial statement audits, and coordinated audit teams and clients.

Heather D. A. obtained their Master of Science in Accountancy from Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business between 2006 and 2008. Heather D. also obtained their Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Accounting from Bentley University between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, Heather D. A. holds a Certified Public Accountant certification from institution 8450.