KATHRYN DIANA
Chicago
Summary
Detective for anomalies. Architect of scalable systems. Coach for high-performing teams. Finance leader with 6+ years running full-cycle accounting and operations, scaling revenue from $4M to $13M, and implementing tech-driven solutions that cut errors to near zero. Expert in reconciliations, payroll, virtual spend programs, compliance, and turning complex numbers into actionable strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Lead
Evolution Service Corporation
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Built finance department from the ground up; scaled revenue from $4M to $13M with a lean team.
- Led monthly/quarterly/year-end close with precise reconciliations and strategic insights.
- Managed payroll (multi-state), virtual spend, vendor payments, and tax compliance.
- Spearheaded tool transitions and automation projects for scalable operations.
- Mentored finance team, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and growth.
Finance Manager (Contract)
No Roof Ventures
01.2018 - Current
- Managed full finance operations for six clients, including high-volume restaurants & non-profits.
- Hired/mentored bookkeepers, improving accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Partnered with leadership to onboard clients and expand services.
Accounting Lead
LM Restaurant Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Produced/reconciled statements for five entities; optimized payroll and AP processes.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Financial Management
Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, ILBFA -
Illinois Wesleyan University
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Multi-State Payroll & Tax
- Reconciliations
- Tech-enabled Finance Ops
- Process Automation
- Virtual Spend Programs
- Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Google Sheets/Excel Expert
- Financial budgeting
- Internal controls
Timeline
Finance Lead
Evolution Service Corporation
01.2019 - 04.2025
Finance Manager (Contract)
No Roof Ventures
01.2018 - Current
Accounting Lead
LM Restaurant Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
BFA -
Illinois Wesleyan University
Graduate Certificate - Financial Management
Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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