Austin Watroba

Experience

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  PwC

  Jan 2003 - May 2012

  Manager - Technology Assurance

  Managed broad range of teams and clients at various stages of development from startups and development stage entities to large international public company engagements• Expert in US GAAP, Controls, SEC, and AICPA reporting • Strong leadership, time management, and communication• Managed complex engagements including IPOs and M&A

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  GILLIG

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Finance Director

  Large, mature, private bus manufacturing - Managed large team in all aspects of finance and accounting. • Creation and rollout of standardized performance reporting to set and track KPIs around operations and cost control• Collaborated with other functions to execute ERP and timekeeping system implementations• Leadership of technical accounting and reporting

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  Anokiwave

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2021

  Chief Accounting Officer

  Private semiconductor design and manufacturing - Promoted from Corporate Controller to VP Finance to CAO• Development of systems and mentorship of team through startup phase into growth phase• Led all aspects of operational accounting and finance including implementation of zero-based budgeting• Continuous improvements to controls and process efficiency to support growth without adding cost

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  24M Technologies

  Sept 2021 - now

  Vice President Finance

  Leading finance and accounting functions supporting business growth through technology commercialization.