Jake Galey
About Jake Galey
Jake Galey serves as the Vice President of Strategic Finance at Elevate K-12, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in strategic finance, having previously worked at CloudKitchens and Uber in various finance roles.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Jake Galey serves as the Vice President of Strategic Finance at Elevate K-12. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations. His role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis, as well as guiding strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's financial performance.
Previous Experience at CloudKitchens
Before joining Elevate K-12, Jake Galey worked at CloudKitchens as the Head of Strategic Finance from 2021 to 2023. He played a key role in shaping the financial strategies of the company during his tenure. Prior to that, he also served as the Head of Finance & Accounting at CloudKitchens from 2019 to 2021, where he managed financial operations and reporting.
Career at Uber
Jake Galey has extensive experience at Uber, where he held multiple roles in Strategic Finance. He started as a Senior Associate from 2013 to 2014, then progressed to Manager from 2014 to 2017, and later became a Senior Manager from 2017 to 2018. His work involved financial analysis and strategic planning to support Uber's growth during a critical period.
Educational Background
Jake Galey studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from 2005 to 2010. He also attended Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, for 11 months in 2008, further enhancing his educational qualifications in finance.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles at Uber and CloudKitchens, Jake Galey worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at ArchPoint Partners for two months in 2012. He also gained experience as a Senior Finance Associate at Symantec from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to financial analysis and reporting.