Colette Ruff, Cpa Ga
About Colette Ruff, Cpa Ga
Colette Ruff is a Controller at First Western Trust in Denver, Colorado, with a background in accounting and finance. She has held various positions, including Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young and Director of Accounting at CoBank.
Work at First Western Trust
Colette Ruff has served as the Controller at First Western Trust since 2018. In this role, she oversees financial operations and ensures compliance with accounting standards. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. She contributes to the overall financial health of the organization, leveraging her extensive background in accounting and finance.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Colette Ruff worked at Ernst & Young, LLP from 2000 to 2004 as a Senior Auditor. She later returned to the firm from 2011 to 2012 as an Experienced Manager in the Financial Services Office (FSO) Advisory Practice. Her experience at Ernst & Young provided her with a strong foundation in auditing and advisory services, which she has applied throughout her career.
Career at CoBank
From 2012 to 2018, Colette Ruff held the position of Director of Accounting at CoBank in the Greater Denver Area. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing the accounting department and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Her leadership contributed to the bank's financial operations and compliance efforts.
Education and Qualifications
Colette Ruff earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, where she studied from 2000 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and accounting.
Experience at Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Colette Ruff served as Vice President and Manager of Derivatives and Investment Operations at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta from 2004 to 2011. In this role, she managed investment operations and derivatives, contributing to the financial stability and investment strategies of the organization.