Profit from the experience of a Virtual CFO specializing in C-level financial management support to small and mid-sized public and private companies. Over two decades of experience serving the needs of Boards, CEOs and CFOs in multiple industries.

As an experienced Financial Executive, Karen Papazian leads a team that provides Interim CFO and Controller services and builds finance infrastructure while reporting to the company’s Board of Directors, CEO, President, and investors.

Karen earned her MBA in Finance from USC, Marshall School of Business and a BA in Business Economics from UCLA. She is a Salesforce Certified Administrator, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and certifications in progress are: Business Applications of Blockchain and QuickBooks ProAdvisor. 

 Financial Operations: Oversee all processes and personnel in Finance, Accounting, and Administration while making data-driven decisions to ensure the company’s profitability and increase investor value. Support management through improved financial controls, leverage strategic insights and data analysis to support business decisions and dashboard creation.

Treasury Management: Optimize company liquidity by making sound investments, monitoring budgets and cash flow, forecasting, and risk analysis. CRM Salesforce platform expertise for investor relations management.

Relationship Development: Articulate and collaborative communications, negotiations, and leadership establishing productive, trustful relationships with senior management, stakeholders, and all levels of staff. Builds strong, motivated corporate teams through mentoring & leading.