Carole P.
Accountant and Financial Advisor
I am a finance leader and strategic accounting professional with 6+ years of experience spanning Big 4 consulting, venture-backed startups, and high-growth multi-branch operations. With a Master of Accountancy from The George Washington University and recognition for outstanding performance at Deloitte, I bring both technical rigor and strategic insight to every engagement. I specialize in building and transforming finance functions, implementing scalable accounting systems, and providing data-driven financial insights that help businesses grow sustainably and profitably. What I do best: Build Finance Functions from Scratch As Head of Finance at Mainstory, I built the entire finance infrastructure from the ground up, introducing scalable processes to support rapid expansion from 3 to 30+ branches. I implemented integrated revenue and expense automation systems, transitioning the company from manual workflows to structured, real-time financial reporting. Drive Cost Optimization & Cash Flow Efficiency Through operational improvements and strengthened internal controls, I helped reduce average monthly net cash burn by 20-25%, ensuring healthier runway and smarter capital allocation. Strategic Advisory & Business Pivot Support At a YC-backed startup (BIPI.id), I guided the company through a full strategic pivot to an AI-driven decarbonization model, helping unlock 50% higher market traction potential and securing three multinational corporate prospects within one month post-pivot. ERP Implementation & Operational Transformation As an Assurance Advisory Project Lead at Deloitte, I led accounting transformation initiatives for major financial institutions, supporting SAP migration aligned with PSAK standards. I developed SOP frameworks, conducted root cause analyses, and improved operational efficiency across client systems. Services I offer: * Financial Accounting & Monthly Close Management * Financial Modeling & Forecasting * Cash Flow Optimization & Cost Reduction * ERP & Accounting System Implementation * SOP Development & Internal Controls Design * Startup Financial Strategy & Pivot Support * Management Reporting & KPI Dashboarding * Outsourced CFO / Strategic Finance Advisory Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Big 4 technical foundation + startup execution speed ✔ Proven ability to scale finance operations for growth-stage companies ✔ Strong analytical thinking with clear communication ✔ Multilingual: English (fluent), Bahasa Indonesia (native), Mandarin (conversational) ✔ Recognized with Deloitte Outstanding Performance Award ✔ Member of Beta Gamma Sigma (Top 20% of Graduate Business Students) I don’t just “do accounting.” I design finance systems that support smarter decision-making, stronger internal controls, and sustainable business growth. If you are a startup founder, small business owner, or growing company looking for a finance partner who understands both numbers and strategy- I would love to help you build a stronger financial foundation. Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your business.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $23k
Billed in all: $43,963$44k
$5.7k in the last 6 months
Across 6 contracts
Across 22 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
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