Amy Fornshell

Manager
Finance Practice

Areas of Expertise

Financial Planning & Analysis

Develops financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.

Finance & Accounting Operations

Strengthens financial processes and accounting functions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Systems Implementations

Guides finance teams through end-to-end ERP implementations, helping organizations improve processes, reporting capabilities, and system adoption.

BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
  • Cargill
    • Process Implementation Lead
  • Boston Scientific
    • Senior Financial Analyst
  • Carlson Companies
    • Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst
  • Lifetouch
    • Senior Manager, Assistant Controller
  • Honeywell
    • Senior Financial Analyst
  • Kimberly Clark
    • Internal Auditor
  • Ernst & Young
    • Senior Auditor
ALMA MATER
  • University of St. Thomas
    • Bachelor of Science – Accounting
Something You Should Know
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When I’m not working, I love to travel and go on adventures. I’ve been to 27 countries across 5 continents and have explored 20+ US National Parks.

Amy is an accomplished finance and accounting leader with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations improve financial performance, strengthen operations, and make informed business decisions. As a Director in the Finance Practice at Growth Operators, Amy partners with clients to enhance financial processes, deliver actionable insights, and support sustainable growth.

Her experience spans financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, audit, and enterprise system implementations across a variety of industries. Amy is known for building collaborative relationships across organizations and translating complex financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic and operational objectives.

With a practical, results-oriented approach, Amy helps organizations improve visibility into performance, streamline processes, and create scalable financial foundations. Her ability to combine analytical rigor with strong business partnership enables leadership teams to make confident decisions and drive long-term success.

STRENGTHS

  • Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Business Partner
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Systems and Reporting Savvy
I joined Growth Operators for the opportunity to work with a highly talented, collaborative team that is passionate about partnering with our clients to deliver results and is always willing to roll up their sleeves when needed.

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