GrowCFO
Elizabeth Thorkelson is an accomplished finance leader with extensive experience in financial management and operations across various sectors. Currently serving as a Member of GrowCFO and as the VP of Finance & Administration at Chain.io, Elizabeth provides critical insights into fiscal and operational matters within the SaaS/Tech supply chain industry. Previous roles include Director of Operations and Quality Assurance and Assistant Controller at River Capital Finance, where expertise in operational strategy and general accounting management was demonstrated. Prior positions at Proforma and Integrated Medical Solutions, Inc. involved client portfolio management and overseeing accounting functions. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from The Ohio State University, a Master's in Political Science from The University of Texas at Arlington, and an MBA and Master's in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.
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GrowCFO
Join thousands of like-minded professionals using GrowCFO to access the combined knowledge and experience of the finance leader community. Becoming a successful CFO requires commitment and dedication towards delivering your full potential. Securing the top CFO role is the ultimate aspiration for most ambitious finance leaders. When delivered effectively, it offers a lucrative career full of exciting challenges, alongside the personal satisfaction of making a huge impact. However, the constantly evolving role carries huge responsibility and significant pressure from ongoing urgent tasks. CFOs often feel overwhelmed and stressed out, leading to procrastination and struggling to see the bigger picture during decision-making. You may feel very self-reliant and exposed to others, creating a loss in confidence and imposter syndrome which can rapidly diminish performance levels. The most successful CFOs possess a strong financial foundation, an integrated understanding of the role and high levels of gravitas around board members. They build trusted teams, implement robust integrated systems and generate confidence, whilst supporting senior management and driving decision-making.