Liz Kolar

About Liz Kolar

As an executive and CPA with deep experience leading enterprise growth and digital transformation, I build organizations that scale—financially, operationally, and culturally. With full P&L accountability for KnowFully Learning Group’s Accounting & Tax division (including Surgent), I lead commercial strategy, product innovation, and cross-functional execution to drive sustainable profitability and long-term stakeholder value.Across my career in professional education and learning technology, I’ve transformed businesses into modern, data-driven enterprises. From digital platform modernization to organizational redesign, my leadership has centered on aligning people, process, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes.I thrive in dynamic environments—whether investor-backed or corporate—where clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, and team alignment determine success. Known for leading with empathy and analytical rigor, I bring operational precision, strategic foresight, and a growth mindset to every transformation I lead.Core Strengths:P&L Leadership | Enterprise Growth Strategy | Digital Transformation | Organizational Design | M&A & Integration | Go-to-Market Strategy | Operational Excellence | Talent & Change Leadership | Financial Governance | Learning Innovation

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   KnowFully Learning Group

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Lead the Accounting & Tax division, including Surgent, with full P&L responsibility and accountability for commercial strategy, digital transformation, and operational execution across a multi-brand education portfolio.Drive profitability and scalability through disciplined investment planning, pricing optimization, and growth strategy execution.Lead integration of acquired businesses, aligning GTM strategy, technology systems, and organizational structure to achieve performance and cultural alignment.Partner with executive leadership and the board on long-range planning, business reviews, and modernization initiatives.Modernize learning platforms, CRM, and data infrastructure to enhance learner experience, retention, and efficiency.Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams, embedding KPIs and dashboards for visibility, accountability, and agility.

Education

• Pace University - Lubin School of Business

  Bachelor and Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Accounting

Skills

• Financial Statements
• Microsoft Excel
• Cpa
• Microsoft Word
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Payroll
• Financial Accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Access
• Quickbooks
• Accounting
• Tax
• Gaap
• Higher Education
• Tax Returns
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership