Cara Abbott Mba

Cara Abbott, MBA, CPA has a strong background in finance and accounting, with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Cara most recently worked at Central Restaurant Products, starting in April 2021 as the Controller before being promoted to Director of Finance in March 2023. Before that, they were employed at Westfield Steel, Inc. as the Finance Director from January 2020 to April 2021 and as the Controller from April 2019 to January 2020. Prior to that, Cara worked at Stericycle as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis from January 2016 to April 2019, where they successfully improved management reporting and metrics. Cara also worked as the Finance Director at VMS BioMarketing from June 2014 to January 2016, where they restructured the finance team and implemented new reporting packages. Earlier in their career, Cara held multiple positions at CHA Consulting, including Vice President of Operations Analysis, Director of Global Finance, and Corporate Controller from October 2007 to June 2014. Cara also served as the Divisional Controller at Beazer Homes from December 2002 to October 2007. Cara began their career at Deloitte as a Senior Auditor from September 1999 to December 2002, where they provided auditing services and managed staff. Throughout their career, Cara has consistently demonstrated strong financial and operational analysis skills, as well as leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Cara Abbott, MBA, CPA, completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance at Purdue University from 1995 to 1999. Cara then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Marketing at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, they hold the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, although the institution and specific dates for obtaining this certification were not provided.