Jennifer Gardner, Ms, Cpa
About Jennifer Gardner, Ms, Cpa
Jennifer Gardner, Ms, CPA, is currently the AD of Business Planning & Management for Global Commercial IT at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. She has extensive experience in financial analysis and management, having held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Calvin Klein Inc., and Shelcore Toys.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Jennifer Gardner currently holds the position of AD, Business Planning & Management - Global Commercial IT at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, she is responsible for developing portfolio analysis and advising IT Senior management on relevant risks and potential opportunities. She acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all processes related to portfolio planning, both financial and operational, and is a key member of the Global Commercial IT Leadership Team.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Jennifer Gardner had an extensive tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb. From 2007 to 2013, she served as Manager - Worldwide Product Costing. Prior to that, she was Manager, Financial Analysis – Worldwide API, Biologics, Europe and Asia-Pacific from 2003 to 2005. She also held the position of Senior Manager, Financial Analysis – Intercontinental from 1997 to 2002. In these roles, she focused on various aspects of financial analysis and management across different regions and product lines.
Experience at Calvin Klein Inc.
Jennifer Gardner worked as a Controller – Wholesale at Calvin Klein Inc. from 1995 to 1997 in New York City, New York. In this capacity, she managed financial operations and was responsible for overseeing wholesale accounting practices. This position provided her with significant experience in the retail and fashion industries.
Financial Control Experience at Shelcore Toys
From 1992 to 1995, Jennifer Gardner served as the International Controller at Shelcore Toys in Somerset, New Jersey. In this role, she handled international financial operations, giving her valuable experience in managing finances for a global company. This role involved extensive coordination with international markets and financial oversight of cross-border transactions.
Educational Background in Accounting
Jennifer Gardner holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where she studied from 1986 to 1988. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the State University of New York College at New Paltz, completing her studies there from 1984 to 1986. Her formal education laid a strong foundation for her subsequent career in financial analysis and management.