Charlotte S. Atkinson

About Charlotte S. Atkinson

Strategic financial and operational executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in mission-driven organizations, international entities, and Big 4 (Deloitte). Proven track record of transforming financial operations, managing complex budgets, and driving sustainable growth in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Currently CFO of the world\'s largest industry coalition for responsible business conduct. Expert in nonprofit financial structures including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), and international entities. Demonstrated success in: Driving organizational transformation and sustainable growth (41% net asset growth at Washington National Cathedral, while strengthening mission impact). Managing complex, multi-entity, finances and operations, and compliance frameworks. Implementing robust financial systems and controls, including AI payment systems, that enhance transparency and decision-making while maintaining organizational agility. Building and leading diverse, high-performing teams across finance and operations.US, UK Dual Citizen

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Responsible Business Alliance

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Leading global coalition advancing sustainable and ethical business practices across international supply chains. Complex structure encompassing 501(c)(6), 501(c)(3), LLC, and Chinese WFOE. Direct financial strategy and operations for world\'s largest industry coalition promoting responsible business conduct, representing more than 600 member companies with combined revenue exceeding $8 trillion. Restructure Financial Operations to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, strengthen key controls, and provide greater financial insights to support strategic decision making. Develop and implement an integrated budget framework and process to improve transparency, support strategic and programmatic planning, and ensure timely, clear presentation of financial information to senior leaders. Build finance team cohesion through strategic talent deployment, including soft skills trainings and development, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment to support organizational growth.

Education

• University of Birmingham

  MA, International Studies

  1998 — 1999

• FCA

  Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (FCA)

  2002

• CGMA

  Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

  2012 — 2012

• CPA

  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), District of Columbia, and Virginia

  2003 — 2003

• University of Bristol

  BSc (Hons), Physics

  1993 — 1996

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Ifrs
• Assurance
• Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Auditing
• Consulting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Gaap
• Internal Audit
• Financial Risk
• Us Gaap
• Budgets
• Finance
• Big 4
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting