Areas of Expertise
Corporate Finance, Strategic and Financial Planning
Analysis of strategic initiatives and key decisions; Lender, Management and Board Reporting.
Financial Analysis and Decision Support
Reporting and Analytics, Cash Flow management and forecasting, driver-based forecasts and planning models, business insights/KPIs.
Leadership
Connects the finance and operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Principal
- AVL Growth Partners
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Director - Global Demand Planning
- Chamilia
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VP - Finance
- Griffin International Companies
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VP - Strategic Planning
- Golf Galaxy
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KPMG
- Supervising Senior Auditor
ALMA MATER
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University of Iowa
- MA, Accounting
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University of Iowa
- BA, Accounting
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CPA (inactive)
- Certification
Something You Should Know
If I wasn’t in Finance I would like to be a storm chaser
Jay Spencer is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and performance management. He has implemented key financial processes that support growth and scalability for organizations. At Growth Operators, he collaborates with leadership teams to drive business transformation through financial insight. Jay is passionate about building financial frameworks that enable businesses to make informed decisions.
STRENGTHS
- Value Creation Analytics
- Delivers high-quality service to clients
- Financial management and operations
- Presenting financial information to non-financial people
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Partnering with client teams
Rewarding to help clients improve their Finance and Accounting operations and achieve their goals.
