13 years turning financial complexity into clarity — building the systems, leading the teams, and telling the story behind the numbers for high-growth companies.

Emma Getty, MBA, CPA

Emma Getty

MBA · CPA · Director of Finance & Accounting
Boulder, CO Multi-entity operations NetSuite · QuickBooks · Oracle · SAP Open to new opportunities
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By the numbers

13+
Years of finance & accounting experience
15+
Clients across CPG, SaaS & Manufacturing
12+
External audits led end-to-end
5+
Entities managed simultaneously
63%
Revenue growth driven at Blue Moose
40
Monthly close hours saved via redesign

What I bring

Process architect
Designs scalable, automated close and reporting workflows from scratch.
Board communicator
Turns financial complexity into clear narratives for executives and investors.
Systems builder
Hands-on with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, Ramp, FloQast, and more.
Team mentor
Develops direct reports; leads by example with accountability and calm.
Fast learner
CPA exams while working full time. MBA while leading a $15M company.

Career story

Chapter 4 · 2023–Present
Leading the finance function
Director, Finance & Accounting · OneTogether Solutions
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Emma now owns the full finance function for a multi-entity organization, building the infrastructure, leading the team, and serving as a strategic partner to leadership and the Board.

Built accounting infrastructure to support growth from 1 to 5 entities under management
Implemented Ramp, FloQast, and integrated reporting tools; owns all systems strategy
Produces annual budgets, forecasts, monthly financials, and weekly board-level snapshots — all built from scratch
Manages 2 direct reports; led 12+ external audits; partners with HR and IT on cross-functional workflows
OneTogether Solutions Multi-entity · Board reporting
Chapter 3 · 2020–2023
Scaling across clients & industries
Director / Controller · AVL Growth Partners
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A fractional Controller role across 14 clients sharpened Emma's ability to quickly diagnose financial gaps, standardize processes, and deliver reliable reporting in any environment.

Served as key team member across 14 clients ($1–50M revenue) in CPG, Tech, SaaS, and Manufacturing
Led 7 cash-to-accrual conversions and 5 system implementations
Redesigned one client's close process, cutting monthly hours from 40 down to 2
Built automated revenue recognition models, FinPaks, and cash forecasting tools across the portfolio
AVL Growth Partners 14 portfolio clients
Chapter 2 · 2017–2020
Going deep in high-growth CPG
Accountant → Director of Finance
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Emma moved to Colorado and found her niche: natural food brands that needed a solo finance leader who could build structure, speak to a board, and think like a business partner.

Recovered tens of thousands in UNFI/KeHE deductions for Purely Elizabeth as an early team member
As sole finance leader at Blue Moose, forecasted and planned a $6M Costco deal that grew the company 63% in a single year
Built cash forecast automation, close process, P&L by customer, commissions tracker, budget, and deductions tools entirely from scratch
Presented directly to the Board of Directors; earned praise from the CEO for "turning the details into the story"
Earned her MBA (GPA 3.71) while running finance for a $15M company — simultaneously tutoring, competing in pitch events, and leading grad school clubs
Purely Elizabeth Informa Blue Moose of Boulder
Chapter 1 · 2013–2017
Building the foundation
Staff Accountant → Capital Budget Analyst
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Starting in high-growth corporate accounting and government finance, Emma built the discipline, process instincts, and work ethic that would define her career.

Booked ~$3M in weekly cash entries at Sinclair Broadcast Group while helping the team redesign processes as the company tripled in size
Created a standardized month-end request form that eliminated repeated back-and-forth with Station Managers — an early sign of her process-improvement instinct
Contributed to a $1B General Obligation Bonds capital budget at the Maryland Dept. of Budget & Management, authoring agency proposals reviewed by the Governor's office
Passed all four CPA exams while working full time
Sinclair Broadcast Group MD Dept. of Budget & Management

Working style — DiSC profile (C style)

Analytical, precise, and systems-oriented. Emma values accuracy, works best with independence and clear structure, and brings quiet diligence and practical problem-solving to every team.

Conscientiousness
92
Steadiness
55
Influence
30
Dominance
20

Education

MBA — CU Leeds School of Business
GPA 3.71 · Entrepreneurship Certificate · 2nd place, Women Founders' NVC
2018–2020
BS Business Administration — UNC Wilmington
Concentration: Accounting · GPA 3.74 · Chancellor's Achievement Award
2010–2013

Work with me

Full-time role
Director or Controller

Looking for a mission-driven company where I can own the finance function, build scalable systems, and partner closely with leadership.

Health & wellness CPG SaaS Impact-driven
Fractional / consulting
Ridgeline Finance

Boutique finance consulting for growing businesses — clean books, scalable processes, and decision-ready financials.

Monthly close Systems & automation FP&A
Let's talk
Whether you're hiring or need a fractional finance partner, I'd love to connect.
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