Liz Kline, Cpa, Cgma
About Liz Kline, Cpa, Cgma
Liz Kline is a Senior Director of Business Analytics at Avolta, with extensive experience in financial management and analysis. She has held various roles at HMSHost and Marriott International, demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical financial performance and effective communication with stakeholders.
Current Role at Avolta
Liz Kline serves as the Senior Director of Business Analytics at Avolta, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing business analytics initiatives and ensuring that financial operations align with the company's strategic objectives. Her work involves engaging in open communication with stakeholders and conducting thorough financial analyses to support decision-making.
Previous Experience at HMSHost
Prior to her current role, Liz Kline accumulated extensive experience at HMSHost, where she held several key positions. She worked as a Business Controller from 2012 to 2016, and before that, she served as an Accounting Manager from 2003 to 2005. Kline also held the role of Director of Process Improvement for one year from 2016 to 2017, and she was the Director of Strategic Planning from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as an Operations Area Controller for seven years from 2005 to 2012, and as Senior Director of HRMS/Payroll Services from 2021 to 2024.
Experience at Marriott International
Liz Kline began her career at Marriott International, where she worked as a Real Estate Accountant from 1989 to 1995. This role provided her with foundational experience in financial management and accounting within the hospitality industry.
Educational Background
Liz Kline earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting from John Brown University, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her various roles in finance and business analytics.
Professional Skills and Approach
Kline is known for her hands-on approach to work, particularly in managing challenging schedules and ensuring that financial operations adhere to corporate philosophy. She emphasizes open and frank communication during critical financial discussions and conducts in-depth research and analysis to achieve ethical financial performance.