Kara Mc Donald, MBA, Msf
About Kara Mc Donald, MBA, Msf
Kara McDonald is a Manager of Financial Reporting Operations at Carta, where she leads a team of analysts and drives strategic initiatives in private equity solutions. She holds an MBA and an MSF from the University of Utah and has previous experience in various roles at Fidelity Investments and Verizon.
Current Role at Carta
Kara Mc Donald serves as the Manager of Financial Reporting Operations at Carta, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of Financial Reporting Analysts, focusing on delivering high-quality equity compensation services. She spearheads strategic initiatives and innovations in private equity solutions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and service quality within the organization.
Previous Experience at Fidelity Investments
Before joining Carta, Kara Mc Donald worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles from 2018 to 2022. She served as an Onboarding Coach for nine months, followed by a position as Interim Team Leader in Client Services for another nine months. Subsequently, she became a Team Leader in Stock Plan Services, where she worked for two years. Her experiences at Fidelity Investments contributed to her expertise in financial operations and client services.
Educational Background
Kara Mc Donald has a strong educational foundation in finance and business management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) from the same institution in 2022. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Finance at Dixie State University from 2012 to 2015, and she also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Western Wyoming Community College, achieved from 2010 to 2012.
Leadership Style and Team Empowerment
Kara Mc Donald is recognized for her visionary leadership style, which emphasizes empowering analysts to take charge of their career growth and development. She fosters an environment that encourages fearless analysis and innovation among her team members at Carta. This approach not only enhances team performance but also contributes to the overall success of financial reporting operations.
Early Career Experience
Kara Mc Donald began her career in the service industry, working as a Server at Red Robin from 2013 to 2015. She later transitioned to a role as an Operations Specialist at Verizon, where she worked for 11 months from 2015 to 2016. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in customer service and operations management.