Misha Kieren

Misha Kieren, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. They currently work at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) as a Senior Manager in the Accounting department, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Manager in the same department at GTI from January 2020 to January 2022.

Before joining GTI, Misha worked at MERGE | Chicago, where they held multiple roles. From October 2019 to January 2020, they served as the Client Finance Manager, responsible for managing cash flow, client contracts, revenue forecasts, operational budgets, billing, profit margins, and financial statements. They collaborated with the CFO and senior leadership to analyze P&L, forecasts, new business pipelines, and labor reports.

Prior to their role as Client Finance Manager, Misha held the position of Accounting & Finance Manager at MERGE | Chicago from January 2017 to October 2019. In this role, they managed finance and AP teams, monitored cash flow and client billing, and oversaw month-end close processes. They also controlled a portfolio of over 40 clients and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability. Additionally, they partnered with account directors to review client profitability, track external budgets, and streamline billing and estimation processes.

Misha's earlier experience includes working at GSF Mortgage Corp as an Accounting Manager from September 2005 to April 2011. In this role, they managed an accounting team, streamlined the accounts payable process, developed operating budgets, and resolved payment inquiry escalations. They also served as a Loan Consultant at GSF Mortgage Corp from November 2004 to September 2005, acting as a liaison between accounting, pricing, underwriting, and loan processing departments. They prepared financial documents for real estate closings and processed credit reports, income verification, and reference checks.

Misha began their career at Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. in June 2000 as an Operations Assistant. They were responsible for managing the evening operations team, developing employee schedules, tracking expense reports, processing payroll, managing AP & AR inquiries, generating purchase orders, and making collections calls. They worked in this role until September 2006.

With their extensive experience in various finance and accounting roles, Misha Kieren, MBA, has developed a strong skill set in financial analysis, budgeting, client management, and team leadership.

Misha Kieren, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Argosy University in 2017. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Roosevelt University from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, they also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Cardinal Stritch University from 2010 to 2012. Misha Kieren completed their high school education at Nicolet High School from 1997 to 2001.