Karina Charlin

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ABOUT KARINA CHARLIN

Senior Finance Executive with a proven track record leading finance organizations across the Americas for multinational and publicly traded companies. Expert in driving profitability, scaling regional operations, and transforming finance functions into strategic business partners that support growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Currently serving as Regional Finance Director for Canada, the US, and LATAM at Kramer, overseeing complex international finance operations including FP & A, controllership, audit, compliance, forecasting, and performance management across diverse markets. Recognized for delivering measurable business impact through financial transformation, cost optimization, margin expansion, process standardization, and strengthened governance frameworks. Proven ability to lead high-performing multicultural teams, improve operational efficiency, and drive financial discipline in fast-paced global environments. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with extensive experience partnering cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making, mitigate risk, enhance profitability, and align regional financial strategies with global corporate objectives. Core expertise includes: • Regional Finance Leadership • FP & A & Strategic Planning • International Accounting Operations • Audit & Compliance • Financial Transformation • Cost Optimization & Margin Expansion • Budgeting & Forecasting • Internal Controls & Risk Management • US GAAP & IFRS • Multi-country Operations Across Americas