Krysta Grangeno Joins The Charity CFO As Chief of Staff

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The Charity CFO is proud to announce that Krysta Grangeno has joined our team in the newly created role of Chief of Staff!

Krysta is truly a leader that sees the “gray” in situations, understanding the logical processes needed to make the work compliant and efficient as well as the emotional side of how the work gets done.

Krysta is incredible at project management and organizational development. However, the area I’ve enjoyed seeing her grow most in is how she advocates for just, equitable, and authentic systems. She believes in creating pathways for all individuals to thrive and “break the cycle” internally, generationally, or systemically.

For over 11 years, she has worked directly with low-income families, nonprofit employees, school leaders, and communication leaders to better our systems and implement innovative programs.

As if her experience wasn’t enough, she also has a Bachelor’s in Social Work from SLU and a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Fontbonne. She has also trained with Harvard programs in both management principles and impactful systems work for adults and children.

In the newly created role of Chief of Staff, Krysta will be charged with overseeing our administrative functions and continuing to build infrastructure capacity to better serve our growing team of accountanting professionals.

Please join us in welcoming her to our team!

Theresa Guest Joins The Charity CFO as Accounting Manager

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Today we’re proud to announce another amazing addition to the industry’s best nonprofit accounting team!

Theresa Guest is joining The Charity CFO team in the role of Accounting Manager.

Theresa is an experienced leader in accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, with an extensive finance career in the healthcare supply chain industry.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong focus on driving operational excellence, providing exceptional financial efficiencies, and supporting the professional development of personnel at every level.

Theresa holds both a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University. She lives in Shiloh, Illinois with her husband, Daniel, and sons, Byron and Brian. Theresa serves on the Board of Directors for Easterseals Midwest, where she is the Audit Committee Chair and is also a member of the Government Relations Committee.

We couldn’t be happier to welcome Theresa to our team! She’s going to play a key role in ensuring that each and every one of our nonprofit clients gets the service they expect and deserve.

Please join us in welcoming her this week!

Emily Waltemate Promoted to Senior Accountant

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Nothing gives us more joy than seeing one of our own succeed!

Today we enthusiastically announce the promotion of Emily Waltemate to the role of Senior Accountant.

Prior to switching career paths to join The Charity CFO, Emily worked in the law field for almost 12 years. As a paralegal, she handled everything with cases from open to close, aside for trials and court hearings which only an attorney can do.

Since joining our team as an Accounting Associate, Emily has consistently shown passion and aptitude for helping our nonprofit clients with their accounting needs.

Emily also enjoys home improvement projects and adventures. We’re proud to see her excel and excited to watch her continue to grow in her new role.

Please join us in congratulating her on this latest accomplishment in her career!

“Working with The Charity CFO has enlightened and humbled me in so many ways. Not only does this firm care for their employees, they truly care for their clients as well. It is very rewarding to work for a firm that caters to both and is proud to do so. This firm not only makes you want to be your best but to continue to strive to better at every aspect that you can at home and in the workplace.”

-Emily Waltemate

Pat Fisher Joins The Charity CFO as Onboarding Manager

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We’re very happy to announce that Pat Fisher has joined The Charity CFO team in the newly created role of Onboarding Manager.

In his new role, Pat will lead the onboarding team in guiding new clients through the onboarding process. He will help them take their first steps toward accurate and meaningful financial reports, allowing them to focus on their mission and the communities they serve.

The Onboarding Team plays a critical role in helping our nonprofit clients catch up on their bookkeeping and accounting and clean up past issues. Additionally, the team helps identify and implement process improvements, best practices, and internal controls to optimize their back-office operations.

Pat’s passion for accounting led him to pursue a career in public accounting, where he earned his CPA and honed his financial accounting acumen by leading audits, and other attest services for a wide variety of clients and industries. He became a trusted resource to his clients on financial matters, standing out for his exceptional client service.

But Pat felt a desire to find a position where he could put his exceptional accounting skills to work for mission-oriented clients and help support their mission…which led him to The Charity CFO (thankfully!).

In his free time, Pat enjoys hiking, biking, and visiting local parks. He also enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and listening to true crime podcasts.

So please join us in welcoming Pat to the organization. He’s going to be a great addition to our growing team!