Laura M Goodrich

Laura M Goodrich, CPA, CGMA has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles, with a focus on the financial services industry. Laura M has held various positions at top financial firms including Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Bridgewater Associates, Cutwater Asset Management, Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns & Company, PwC, and The Brookdale Foundation Group/Brookdale Management Co.

At Oaktree Capital Management, they served as Senior Vice President, overseeing the review of financial statements and valuations for the Strategic Credit business, directing the production of monthly reports for Assets Under Management, and managing the reporting process for credit facilities.

At Bridgewater Associates, they were the Business Unit Controller, responsible for monthly accounting and financial reporting for Account Management & Trading businesses. Laura M played a key role in building reporting and accounting processes from scratch.

At Cutwater Asset Management, they held the position of Director & Controller, where they developed and implemented a strategic plan accepted by the CFO and was appointed as the Designated Financial & Operations Principal. Laura M streamlined the quarterly process and balanced workloads in multiple business areas.

During their tenure at Credit Suisse, they held various roles including Director of Product Control Change Americas, Director of the Structured Products Group, Vice President of the Structured Product Group, Manager and Line Product Controller, Vice President of External Reporting, and Assistant Vice President of External Reporting. Laura M advanced through promotions and managed a $3M annual budget, overseeing daily P&L and balance sheet reporting.

Laura M also worked at Bear Stearns & Company as a Supervisor in the International Accounting Group, at PwC as a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Group, and at The Brookdale Foundation Group/Brookdale Management Co. as an Assistant Controller.

Overall, Laura M Goodrich has a strong background in financial management and operations, with a focus on financial reporting and control in the financial services industry.

Laura M Goodrich, CPA, CGMA holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from SUNY Oneonta and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting from Borough of Manhattan Community College. Laura M obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the New York State Education Department in 1998 and became a Notary Public in the State of New York in 1994. Laura also has additional certifications in Problem Solving from McKinsey & Company and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation from the AICPA.