Wanda Randolph
@wandarandolph
I am a strategic finance executive and CPA driving operational excellence and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic finance executive and CPA with 20+ years delivering fiscal excellence across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. I build high-performing teams, lead ERP and process transformations, and have driven SOX implementations and clean audits while advising CFOs on financial strategy and risk mitigation.
My highlights include directing sales and use tax oversight for $1B+ in revenue, leading M&A due diligence and integrations, reducing month-end close timelines by 35–40%, and creating robust internal control and SOP frameworks that improved transparency and audit outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounting Director
Capital Center, LLC
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Direct accounting for a multi-entity mortgage, insurance, and realty organization; delivered pristine financial and regulatory audits and reduced month-end close time by 35% through automation and cross-training. Led ERP upgrades and implemented a SOX-modeled internal controls framework to improve scalability and compliance.
Manager, Finance & Accounting
United Network for Organ Sharing
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)
Managed national nonprofit accounting operations, implementing AP automation that cut manual processing by over 30% and reengineered the monthly close to reduce close time by 40%. Oversaw payroll and tax compliance for 400+ employees and supported audits with zero findings.
Controller
CarLotz, Inc.
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 (11 months)
Oversaw accounting infrastructure for a high-growth automotive retailer, strengthening financial controls and reporting to support rapid scaling. Built and mentored the accounting team and implemented reporting and data analysis to improve executive decision-making.
City Controller
City of Richmond
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 (5 months)
Directed municipal accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and CAFR/A-133 audit oversight; stabilized financial processes during a high-pressure fiscal cycle. Improved audit documentation and reconciliations, increasing auditor confidence.
Assistant Controller, Fiscal Division
Virginia Department of Transportation
Aug 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year)
Led accounting, compliance, and internal control oversight for a major state agency; conducted a full-scale risk assessment reviewing 40+ fiscal processes and recommended fixes to the Commissioner. Revised cash control procedures to reduce loss exposure.
Financial Accounting Manager
Federal Reserve Information Technology
May 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Managed IT-related financial operations and capital expenditure tracking, improving the accuracy and timeliness of the financial close and serving as liaison to auditors and the Board. Selected by the CFO for an executive leadership development program.
Director, Finance
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jul 2004 - Apr 2011 (6 years 9 months)
Held successive finance leadership roles managing financial reporting, SOX compliance, billing, audits, and systems for commercial and Medicaid lines; maintained zero control deficiencies across external and internal audits. Led SOX implementation and supported large-scale M&A integrations for acquired imaging and radiology practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant, Accounting
2001 -
Licensed Certified Public Accountant in Virginia, holding an active CPA license since 2001.
James Madison University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
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