Jenifer Mercer

About Jenifer Mercer

I’m an experienced accounting and finance professional with over 20 years of success spanning public accounting, CPG, technology, and service-based industries. With a foundation built at Ernst & Young and a CPA license (currently inactive), I’ve developed a career grounded in GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and operational leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve led accounting functions at both fast-paced startups and established organizations. I bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to managing close processes, financial audits, ERP implementations, and team development. My strengths include building efficient systems where none existed - often during periods of growth or limited resources; leading teams with empathy and accountability, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing mentorship or morale; fostering cross-functional collaboration; and maintaining financial integrity in dynamic environments. Always open to connecting with fellow professionals—especially those interested in sharing knowledge, solving tough problems, or exploring new tools and technologies in finance.

Experience

1. Controller

   Netxperts

   Jan 2024 — Present · Walnut Creek, CA, US

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  BA in Bus. Econ. - Emphasis in Accounting; BA in Spanish

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Personal Shopping
• Fashion Shows
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Marketing
• Styling
• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Accounting
• Merchandising
• Visual Merchandising
• Wardrobe
• Retail
• Small Business
• Sales
• Jewelry
• Customer Service