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Valerie Marembo

@valeriemarembo

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Finance executive specializing in SaaS, private equity, ASC 606 and automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior finance leadership role (Controller/Strategic Finance) in SaaS, legal tech, or private equity-backed companies to build automation-first finance systems, lead FP&A and M&A efforts, and scale reporting and cost optimization.

I am a finance executive with 15+ years building lean, scalable financial systems for private equity-backed, SaaS, real estate, and legal services firms. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and CPA/CFE, I architect automation-first reporting and KPI dashboards using AI-native tools (ChatGPT, DataRails, Power BI, GPT-powered SOP engines — Cypher Learning) and AI-enabled platforms (QuickBooks Online, Fathom, Monday.com) to eliminate redundancy and strengthen controls.

I combine executive-level strategic clarity with operator-level execution, reengineering close processes to cut monthly close times and driving cost savings (identified $250K recurring) while supporting M&A and a Series B raise ($25M). I lead ERP and ASC 606 implementations, build product-ready finance architecture for SaaS spinouts, and deliver executive dashboards, forecasting, and cross-functional KPIs that enable data-driven decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Controller

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Law Firm

Architected an automation-first finance infrastructure across a multi-location law firm, cutting close time by 5 days and identifying $250K in recurring savings. Built the firm's first executive dashboard and reengineered collections to improve recovery rates by 32%.

Quickbooks Online Monday.Com Dashboards Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Reporting Automation)

Controller

Take Command Health

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Managed all accounting and GAAP/ASC 606 revenue recognition, implemented Sage Intacct to improve reporting quality and reduced monthly close time by 3 days. Supported the executive team through a Series B financing, raising $25M and enhanced MRR/ARR analytics for pricing decisions.

Sage Intacct ASC 606 Financial Reporting MRR ARR Analytics ERP Implementation FP&A Budgeting

Controller

RSLC

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed accounting for US and Mexico operations, established internal controls and implemented AP invoice processing software to reduce processing time and errors. Created KPIs to facilitate objective performance evaluation and improve reporting accuracy.

AP Automation Internal Controls Financial Reporting Compliance

Controller

LCS

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Managed accounting for six senior living communities, optimized cash and treasury management, and preserved budgets to fund operations and capital during COVID-19. Supported PPP and HHS relief fund applications to secure timely assistance while maintaining detailed forgiveness records.

Cash Management Budgeting Revenue Recognition Financial Reporting Treasury PPP Compliance

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Presidium Group

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Delivered investor reporting packages and oversaw consolidated quarterly and annual financial reporting for 4 holding companies and 16 subsidiaries, ensuring GAAP and IFRS compliance. Supported annual audits and contributed to M&A due diligence and waterfall computations.

Investor Reporting GAAP IFRS Audit Support Due Diligence

Accountant / Accounting Manager

Erdos at Home Furniture

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Executed month-end close tasks, managed AP and fixed-asset processes, and facilitated a corporate relocation to ensure timely financial reporting. Streamlined AP to improve working capital cycle and data integrity between operations and accounting systems.

Month End Close Financial Reporting Reconciliations Accounting Systems