Carlita Collins Lowe, CPA, MBA
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Mitch Helfand
Carlita worked in a number of different areas for a period of more than 15 years that were under my leadership responsibility within the finance division of BCBSA. She is very agile and adaptable in taking on new assignments in different functions and new organizational units. She quickly learns new business operations, processes and technical requirements. She is very focused on team building and supporting her staff. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Carlita and look forward to our continuing friendship.
Auri Ghatak
Carlita was my client stakeholder and over the course of our project engagement, I had an excellent vantage point into Carlita's capabilities as a leader. Carlita is extremely resourceful and able to get the most out of her team despite facing significant challenges. She is a leader who motivates her team through leading by example and is able to deliver results in the face of adversity. She is also excellent at "managing up" and making sure that the vision and expectations of the board and C-suite are communicated and adhered to at all times. Last but not the least, Carlita is a joy to work with. She is respectful and compassionate at all times and drives a positive culture within the team she leads. I look forward to working with her again.
Mitch Helfand
Carlita worked in a number of different areas for a period of more than 15 years that were under my leadership responsibility within the finance division of BCBSA. She is very agile and adaptable in taking on new assignments in different functions and new organizational units. She quickly learns new business operations, processes and technical requirements. She is very focused on team building and supporting her staff. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Carlita and look forward to our continuing friendship.
Auri Ghatak
Carlita was my client stakeholder and over the course of our project engagement, I had an excellent vantage point into Carlita's capabilities as a leader. Carlita is extremely resourceful and able to get the most out of her team despite facing significant challenges. She is a leader who motivates her team through leading by example and is able to deliver results in the face of adversity. She is also excellent at "managing up" and making sure that the vision and expectations of the board and C-suite are communicated and adhered to at all times. Last but not the least, Carlita is a joy to work with. She is respectful and compassionate at all times and drives a positive culture within the team she leads. I look forward to working with her again.
Mitch Helfand
Carlita worked in a number of different areas for a period of more than 15 years that were under my leadership responsibility within the finance division of BCBSA. She is very agile and adaptable in taking on new assignments in different functions and new organizational units. She quickly learns new business operations, processes and technical requirements. She is very focused on team building and supporting her staff. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Carlita and look forward to our continuing friendship.
Auri Ghatak
Carlita was my client stakeholder and over the course of our project engagement, I had an excellent vantage point into Carlita's capabilities as a leader. Carlita is extremely resourceful and able to get the most out of her team despite facing significant challenges. She is a leader who motivates her team through leading by example and is able to deliver results in the face of adversity. She is also excellent at "managing up" and making sure that the vision and expectations of the board and C-suite are communicated and adhered to at all times. Last but not the least, Carlita is a joy to work with. She is respectful and compassionate at all times and drives a positive culture within the team she leads. I look forward to working with her again.
Mitch Helfand
Carlita worked in a number of different areas for a period of more than 15 years that were under my leadership responsibility within the finance division of BCBSA. She is very agile and adaptable in taking on new assignments in different functions and new organizational units. She quickly learns new business operations, processes and technical requirements. She is very focused on team building and supporting her staff. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Carlita and look forward to our continuing friendship.
Auri Ghatak
Carlita was my client stakeholder and over the course of our project engagement, I had an excellent vantage point into Carlita's capabilities as a leader. Carlita is extremely resourceful and able to get the most out of her team despite facing significant challenges. She is a leader who motivates her team through leading by example and is able to deliver results in the face of adversity. She is also excellent at "managing up" and making sure that the vision and expectations of the board and C-suite are communicated and adhered to at all times. Last but not the least, Carlita is a joy to work with. She is respectful and compassionate at all times and drives a positive culture within the team she leads. I look forward to working with her again.
Experience
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CTS Impact
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Finance Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Present
Provide financial, systems and business process consulting with a collaborative and hands-on approach to address a diverse spectrum of client needs. Develop leaders by coaching on key skills and competencies to align with role and organizational needs. Provide financial, systems and business process consulting with a collaborative and hands-on approach to address a diverse spectrum of client needs. Develop leaders by coaching on key skills and competencies to align with role and organizational needs.
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IFG - International Financial Group
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Canada
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Client Services
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Business Advisor and People Connector - delivering premium financial talent to address client needs Business Advisor and People Connector - delivering premium financial talent to address client needs
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Brilliant®
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Financial Consultant
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Financial Project Manager for complex restructuring initiative, with significant cross-functional impact, at a Fortune 500 company. Financial Project Manager for complex restructuring initiative, with significant cross-functional impact, at a Fortune 500 company.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Managing Director, Corporate Procurement and Contract Administration
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
• Provided leadership and direction for all procurement and sourcing activities, as well as contract administration processes. • Influenced decision to automate contract routing and approvals; and led efforts to implement the system, designing efficient process flows, and related policies/procedures, while maintaining a strong internal control environment.• Interfaced with Division leadership team and executives in identifying and addressing procurement and contracting needs, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and governmental regulations.• Partnered with business leads to effectively manage an annual budget of $400M for professional services, contract labor and goods.• Advised senior leaders and executives, and served as a mediator in finalizing vendor selections, contracting terms and key deliverables. Show less
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Finance Director, Federal Employee Program
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2014
• Promoted to Director to serve as senior financial lead over the Federal Employee Program (national health benefits program), supporting efforts to grow the Program to $30B in annual revenues. • Managed accounting processes for 4 business entities, including required intra-company transactions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and governmental reporting requirements.• Provided oversight of complex financial statement production for 4 entities, adhering to government reporting standards and regulations.• Accountable for all internal and external audits, achieving 10 consecutive years of unqualified audit opinions across all business lines. • Recognized for successfully leading a team of professionals, across 2 offices, functioning in a matrix reporting environment. Show less
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Corporate Finance, Staff through Senior Manager levels
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Nov 1998 - Oct 2008
Held 4 progressive roles in the Finance division, encompassing systems and process design, migrations to ERP environments, PeopleSoft/Oracle Financials configurations and support, implementation and management of Employee Expense system and corresponding corporate travel policy, accounting and reporting.
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Investment Accountant
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Oct 1996 - Nov 1998
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Senior Auditor
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Jun 1993 - Oct 1996
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Education
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DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
BS, Accountancy
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