Kelli Kitchen-Ross serves as the Finance Director at Salesforce, where she plays a pivotal role in the Center of Excellence (CoE) team. With a robust background in financial and accounting management across various sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, and SaaS, Kelli brings a wealth of expertise...
Kelli Kitchen-Ross serves as the Finance Director at Salesforce, where she plays a pivotal role in the Center of Excellence (CoE) team. With a robust background in financial and accounting management across various sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, and SaaS, Kelli brings a wealth of expertise to her current position. Her primary focus is on providing foundational support to the Finance and Strategy (F&S) teams, ensuring seamless operations through meticulous variance reporting, strategic planning, and forecasting. Kelli is instrumental in overseeing approvals for hiring and expenses, which are critical for maintaining budgetary discipline and operational efficiency.
One of Kelli's key initiatives involves standardizing processes across teams, which not only enhances collaboration but also drives consistency in financial reporting and analysis. Her innovative approach to creating dynamic dashboards empowers stakeholders with real-time insights, facilitating informed decision-making and enabling the organization to scale effectively. Kelli's extensive experience with Excel, coupled with her proficiency in P&L management, income statements, and account reconciliation, allows her to deliver comprehensive financial analyses that support strategic objectives.
As an analytical and organized professional, Kelli excels at identifying needs and implementing effective solutions, even under tight deadlines. Her strong communication skills foster collaboration across departments, ensuring that financial insights are accessible and actionable. With a commitment to excellence and a results-driven mindset, Kelli Kitchen-Ross continues to make significant contributions to Salesforce's financial landscape, positioning the company for sustained growth and success in an ever-evolving market.
