Emilie Oberhauser

Emilie Oberhauser is a seasoned finance and operations leader with extensive experience at Zendesk since 2016, currently serving as Senior Director of Finance Acceleration within the Office of the CFO. Emilie’s responsibilities include enhancing support for Zendesk’s growth, preparation for Board meetings, strategic communications, and facilitating annual planning. Previously, Emilie held several senior roles at Zendesk, leading program management and operations, and integrating key business functions. Prior experience includes a directorship at Advent Software, where Emilie acted as chief of staff to the CEO and managed program teams for major software releases. Emilie began career as a technical support specialist and has developed a strong foundation in project management and operational support. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Finance and Political Science from the University of Richmond, an advanced project management program at Stanford University, and additional training in organizational development.