Sharla Cook

Sharla Cook, CPA has extensive work experience in various financial leadership roles. Sharla is currently working as the Chief Financial Officer at Medi-Weightloss®, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Better Choice Company from April 2020 to April 2023.

Before joining Better Choice Company, Sharla worked at InvestRes as the VP Accounting/Corporate Controller from May 2019 to April 2020. Sharla also worked at Checkers Drive In Restaurants, Inc. as the Corporate Controller from December 2015 to April 2019, where they managed accounting operations for over 800 restaurants system-wide and played a key role in a significant acquisition.

Earlier in their career, Sharla worked as the Sr. SEC Reporting Director at Syniverse Technologies from May 2012 to December 2015, where they managed the external reporting process and implemented an SEC filing tool. Sharla also worked at Cott Beverages from May 2008 to May 2012, initially as the Assistant Corporate Controller and later as the Senior Manager Financial Reporting. In these roles, they led external financial reporting, including SEC filings, for a publicly traded manufacturing company.

Sharla began their career as an Assurance Associate at KPMG, where they participated in audits for various organizations, including BayCare Health System, Inc. and agencies receiving government funding.

Overall, Sharla Cook, CPA brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership and accounting roles to their current position as Chief Financial Officer at Medi-Weightloss®, and has a proven track record of success in managing financial operations and driving organizational growth.

Sharla Cook, CPA pursued their education in accounting from 2000 to 2003. During this period, they attended Southeastern University where they earned a degree in Accounting. Although the field of study is not specified, it can be assumed that they focused on courses related to accounting. In 2007, Sharla obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the State of Florida.