
Areas of Expertise
Controllership
Leads teams to accurate monthly financials through implementing right sized processes and controls.
Process Transformation
Understands the big picture of operations partnered with the needs of accounting, analysis, and reporting.
Financial Systems
Flexible in financial systems, mining data/information necessary for a fact-based financial narrative.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Growth Operators
- Director
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Getac North America
- Controller
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UnitedHealthcare
- Director, Regulatory Finance
ALMA MATER
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Bethel University
- MBA, Management and Master of Arts Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership
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Metropolitan State University
- BS, Accounting
Something You Should Know

I love food preservation in the summer and fall months. I learned canning at a young age and went to the state fair several times as a 4-Her for food preservation. Some of the unique recipes I have made are pickled watermelon rind, clover honey, and south-americans.
Daynita Smith specializes in controllership and financial process transformation, with expertise in compliance and operational finance. She has led initiatives to align finance and operations, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency. At Growth Operators, she works with clients to implement scalable financial processes that support long-term growth. Daynita is known for her ability to solve complex financial challenges and create streamlined workflows.
STRENGTHS
- Proven ability to analyze problems thoroughly and identify the root causes of issues
- Analytical
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Ethics & Integrity
- Team Leadership & Development