Karen Young

Karen Young, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Karen is currently working as the Corporate Controller at ClearDATA since September 2022. Prior to that, they owned their own firm, Karen J Young, CPA, from June 2014 to October 2022.

Before owning their own firm, Karen worked at Globalscape, Inc. Karen served as the Chief Financial Officer/Interim Chief Financial Officer from March 2018 to September 2020. In this role, they regained compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's listing standards and managed relationships with significant shareholders and private equity investors. Karen also implemented policies and procedures that resulted in successful adoption of relevant pronouncements.

Karen also worked as the Controller at Globalscape, Inc. from January 2015 to March 2018. In this role, they designed and implemented documented internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Karen also improved processes and procedures to reduce the monthly close time and developed timelines for timely filing of SEC documents.

Prior to Globalscape, Inc., Karen worked at PIC Business Systems as the Controller from May 1995 to June 2014. Karen controlled all accounting and administrative functions, implemented policies and procedures, and prepared monthly financial statements.

Additionally, Karen worked at Tim Schultz, PC as a Staff Accountant from September 1999 to November 2001. Karen reviewed client data, prepared working trial balances, and prepared tax returns.

Karen also worked at Wade Interests, Inc. as the Controller from November 1994 to May 1995. Here, they controlled accounting for managed properties and real estate development projects, prepared financial statements, and reconciled cash and investment accounts.

Furthermore, Karen worked as the Business Office Manager at Patriot Heights Retirement Community from February 1994 to October 1994. Karen supervised staff and oversaw various financial functions.

Karen started their career at Valero Energy Corporation as an Associate Accountant II from January 1991 to February 1994. Here, they assisted with financial statement preparation, ensured data accuracy, and prepared various analyses and budgets.

Karen Young, CPA has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from The University of Texas at San Antonio. In addition, they hold the certification of Certified Public Accountant. No further information is available regarding the obtained month or year of the certification.