Karen Stewart
About Karen Stewart
Karen Stewart is the Director of Financial Systems at Breakthru Beverage Group, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in financial management, having previously served as a Controller at both Premier Beverage and Blue Ridge Wholesale, and has a background in implementing SAP solutions across multiple distributors.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Karen Stewart has been serving as the Director of Financial Systems at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2017. In this role, she oversees the financial systems operations and ensures the integration of various financial data. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Financial Systems Manager at Breakthru Beverage Group from 2008 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on developing custom reports for suppliers and locations by integrating General Ledger (GL), Operations, and Gross Profit (GP) data using SAP HANA.
Education and Expertise
Karen Stewart earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Appalachian State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial systems management. She has extensive experience in implementing financial systems and best practices across multiple locations, which enhances her role in financial reporting and analysis.
Background
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Karen Stewart held the position of Controller at Premier Beverage in Tampa from 2006 to 2008. She also served as a Controller at Blue Ridge Wholesale in Charlotte from 2001 to 2006. Her diverse experience in financial management roles has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial operations within the beverage distribution industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Stewart has successfully implemented SAP in seven distributors over a five-year period while working for Charmer Sunbelt. This initiative highlights her capability in managing complex financial systems and her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency. She focuses on best practices, cost-cutting processes, and standardized reporting, which are essential for optimizing financial performance across multiple locations.