Stephanie Lopez
VP of Finance at Kepner-Tregoe & Franchisee Owner at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
- Role
- Vice President of Finance at Kepner-Tregoe
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Lopez is a finance executive and business owner with nearly two decades of progressive leadership experience spanning global financial operations, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as Vice President of Finance at Kepner-Tregoe, a global management consulting firm specializing in critical thinking and organizational performance. In this role, Stephanie leads financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance across the organization. She partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial visibility, guide strategic decision-making, and implement scalable processes that support sustainable global growth. Her leadership focuses on aligning financial strategy with operational execution, improving performance metrics, and enabling data-driven decisions across complex, multinational environments.In addition to her corporate leadership role, Stephanie is the Franchisee Owner of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Toms River. As an entrepreneur, she oversees all aspects of the business, including financial management, staffing, operations, and long-term growth strategy. Her experience as both a corporate executive and small business owner provides her with a unique perspective on financial leadership, operational scalability, and team development.Prior to joining Kepner-Tregoe, Stephanie spent nearly eight years at Perkins Eastman where she held several key leadership roles, including Assistant Controller and Global Financial Operations Manager. She played a critical role in overseeing international accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and supporting executive leadership with global financial reporting and analysis. Her work contributed to improved operational efficiency and enhanced financial governance across multiple international offices.Earlier in her career, Stephanie advanced from Staff Accountant to Global Controller at DiLeonardo in 6 years. Stephanie worked fulltime while completing her academic degrees, developing the strong work ethic, adaptability, and service-oriented mindset that continue to shape her leadership approach today.Stephanie is known for her strategic mindset, operational discipline, and ability to build strong financial foundations that enable organizational growth. Her combined experience in global corporate finance and entrepreneurship allows her to bring practical, results-driven insight to complex business challenges.
Experience
Vice President of Finance
Nov 2025 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US
Education
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelors, Accounting with minor in Hospitality Operations & International Business
2009 — 2012
Johnson and Wales University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Finance
2013 — 2014
IHM Business School
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
2010 — 2010
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