Elissa L.

About Elissa L.

I\'m a senior operations and finance executive with 15+ years of experience scaling high-performance teams and systems across digital, technical, and growth-focused environments.My core strength lies in driving profitability without sacrificing people — designing smarter systems, strategic allocation models, and investment strategies that allow organizations to grow sustainably while keeping human capital at the center.At Apex Growth, I lead Operations, Finance, HR, InfoSec, and Legal, overseeing complex initiatives from financial modeling and compliance audits to digital transformation and cross-functional team scaling. I specialize in: • Profitability & Growth Strategy – turning operational complexity into scalable, margin-positive systems. • Systems Design & Strategic Allocation – optimizing workflows, investment strategy, and resource deployment. • Finance Leadership – P&L ownership, cash flow optimization, budgeting, and profitability modeling. • People-First Leadership – building cultures of accountability, clarity, and collaboration that retain top talent. • Digital & Technical Team Enablement – supporting high-growth environments in performance marketing, CRO, and creative strategy.My approach combines analytical rigor with people-first principles, ensuring organizations don\'t just grow — they grow stronger, more profitable, and more resilient. I\'ve partnered with global clients across finance, e-commerce, and technology, and I thrive in roles that demand strategic foresight, operational discipline, and leadership accountability.If you\'re seeking a leader who can bridge finance, strategy, and human capital to unlock scalable growth, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Vice President of Finance and Operations

   Apex Growth

   Oct 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Strategic Leadership: Spearheading operations and information security strategies to ensure company-wide compliance, enhancing company-wide security posture.‣ Cross-functional Collaboration: Leading HR, Finance, Hiring, PM, IT, and DevOp teams to achieve client and company objectives.‣ PCI DSS Compliance: Successfully achieved PCI DSS Level 2 Compliance, enabling the processing of millions of credit card transactions for a $15B client, with no data breaches.

Education

• Smith College

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Tutoring
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Volunteer Management
• Qualitative Research
• Non-Profits
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach