Colleen Martin Garcia
About Colleen Martin Garcia
Colleen Martin Garcia serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Carbon, bringing over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance. She has held various leadership roles in notable companies and is a CPA with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and system integration.
Current Role at Carbon
Colleen Martin Garcia serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Carbon, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and operations within the organization. Prior to this, she was the Corporate Controller at Carbon from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to financial management and reporting.
Previous Experience in Finance
Colleen has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various leadership roles. She worked at Polycom as the Vice President and Corporate Controller from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as Senior Director of Accounting & Reporting and Corporate Controller at Plantronics, Inc. from 2008 to 2012. Her career also includes a significant tenure at KPMG, LLP, where she was a Senior Manager in Assurance from 1993 to 2002.
Educational Background
Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with an emphasis in Business from the University of California, Santa Cruz, which she completed from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from San Jose State University from 1992 to 1993.
Expertise and Skills
Colleen possesses expertise in System Integration, Financial Analysis and Reporting, and Organizational Policies and Processes. She has a strong background in Mergers & Acquisitions, showcasing her capability in managing complex financial transactions. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has spent nearly a decade in external audit roles.
Community Involvement
Colleen has been actively involved in her community as a Volunteer Board Member and Treasurer for the Arts Council Santa Cruz County since 2013. This role reflects her commitment to supporting local arts and culture initiatives.