Patrice Cannataro
Sr. Director, Finance and Operations
- Role
- Sr Director, Finance and Operations at Excelerate
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrice Cannataro
Positive, passionate, and people-centered leader who approaches every challenge with the…
Experience
Sr Director, Finance and Operations
Jan 2022 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Finance & Strategy• Oversee accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll, cash flow, month-end close)• Leads financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis to drive accountability and informed decision-making.• Optimize financial systems and automated reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.Operations & People• Directs recruiting and onboarding strategy, improving candidate experience and strengthening employer brand.• Manages PEO and HR compliance, organizational change management, and employee relations.• Designed, implemented, and maintains a company-wide performance management system, enabling consistent feedback and career development.• Rolled out quarterly pulse surveys and annual engagement surveys, analyzing results and translating feedback into actionable initiatives.• Facilitates employee focus groups to address survey findings, driving quantitative and qualitative improvements in culture, communication, and retention.• Builds programs and policies that improve engagement, streamline onboarding/offboarding, and enhance employee experience.• Leverages AI and intelligent automation to streamline operational processes, increase efficiency, and reduce manual workloads across finance, HR, and other business functions.• Leads automation and data centralization initiatives to maximize efficiency and support scalable growth.Technology & Infrastructure• Oversees IT vendor management and ensures compliance to security policies.• Manages office leases and facilities, ensuring functional, secure, and collaborative work environments in multiple markets.
Education
University of San Diego
Master of Science - MS, Executive Leadership
2017 — 2019
Arizona State University
B.S., Communication
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Market Research
- Situational Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Six Sigma
- Microsoft Sql Server
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
- Account Management
- Marketing
- Operational Cost Analysis
- Iso Standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Facilitation
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