Ella Harte

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Feb 2010 - May 2011

  Senior Associate Corporate Finance

  Recruited to conduct a wide range of corporate finance functions involving complex transactions for alternative investment, manufacturing, and consumer electronics industry clients. Formulated and delivered industry research, valuations and pro-forma financial statements for leveraged buyouts and cash acquisitions.

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  General Motors

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2018

  Conveyed vision and led team charged with development of corporate venture capital program for CEO. Led establishment of corporate VC and technology listening post in Silicon Valley to identify technology and telematics opportunities for GM investment in partnership with Gabriel Venture Partners, a $260 million venture capital fund. Conducted industry analysis, performed due diligence, and authored investment memos, leveraging learned strategies to recommend companies for funding opportunities. Served as active Board observer for several investments including AccessLine Communications. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis (FP&A); Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

    May 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Venture Capital Lead - Technology, Internet, and Telecommunications

    Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Manager Strategy Corporate Development

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
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  Alta Partners

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  Controller / Equities Trading Lead

  Recruited by CFO to manage team charged with execution of financial reporting, SEC and tax filings for 30 fund and General Partner entities at $2B venture capital firm. Managed execution of PIPES, negotiated block trades, and open market transactions in domestic and international markets. Led analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and installment sales to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, the Internal Revenue Code, and partnership agreements.

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  GTCR LLC

  May 2021 - now

  Vice President Finance

  Recruited from a national search to oversee accounting, finance, and tax processes, upgrade staff and execute a large-scale technology implementation at a top 50, $8B private equity fund. After 18 months, added responsibility for portfolio monitoring & analytics, regulatory and compliance, and investor reporting functions of the firm.