Tamara Allen
About Tamara Allen
Tamara Allen serves as the Vice President of Finance at Aridis Pharmaceuticals, where she oversees equity programs and ensures compliance with financial regulations. She has extensive experience in financial management, having held key positions at Philips Semiconductors and Sierra Monitor Corporation.
Current Role at Aridis Pharmaceuticals
Tamara Allen serves as the Vice President of Finance at Aridis Pharmaceuticals, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the company's equity programs, which include managing the capitalization table, options ledger, and stock/option matters. Allen is responsible for developing and monitoring annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting. Her duties also encompass variance analysis to budget, cash forecasts, headcount, and spending trends. She directs compliance for external financial reporting, ensuring adherence to all regulatory filings, including federal, state, and local regulations, as well as tax and SEC requirements.
Professional Background
Tamara Allen has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles throughout her career. Prior to her current position, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at Sierra Monitor Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Before that, she held the position of Controller at the same company for 18 years, from 1996 to 2014. Allen began her career at Philips Semiconductors, where she worked as a Financial Analyst in both the Standard Logic Product Group and Sales Finance from 1990 to 1996.
Education and Qualifications
Tamara Allen earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her foundational education includes attending Loyal High School from 1980 to 1984. This academic background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her finance roles.
Achievements in Financial Compliance
In her career, Tamara Allen has played a key role in ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. She has managed and maintained the internal controls, policies, and procedures necessary for compliance within organizations. Her expertise in financial reporting and regulatory adherence has been pivotal in her various roles, particularly in her current position at Aridis Pharmaceuticals.