Teresa Kotwis
About Teresa Kotwis
Teresa Kotwis serves as the Chief Financial Officer at FluentStream, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in finance across multiple companies in the Greater Seattle Area.
Work at FluentStream
Teresa Kotwis has served as the Chief Financial Officer at FluentStream since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial stability, and guiding strategic financial planning. FluentStream is a provider of cloud-based communication solutions, and under her leadership, the finance team focuses on driving growth and profitability.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Before joining FluentStream, Teresa held several key financial leadership positions. She was the Chief Financial Officer at The Riveter from 2019 to 2021, and at Mighty AI from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as CFO at Rover.com from 2014 to 2016, and at Gravity Payments for a brief period in 2016. Her extensive experience includes a tenure at Logic20/20, Inc. as CFO from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Teresa Kotwis earned her Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) in Accounting from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in accounting principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various financial leadership roles.
Background in Accounting and Finance
Teresa began her career in finance with roles such as Director of Accounting at Getty Images and Corporate Controller at Onyx Software. She also served as VP of Finance and Treasurer at AdReady from 2007 to 2012 and VP of Finance & Administration at Classmates from 2000 to 2005. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial management across different sectors.
Achievements in Financial Strategy
Teresa is recognized for her ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and boards of directors. She has a strong track record of providing strategic business advice and solving complex business challenges. Her leadership has contributed to driving growth and profitability in both start-ups and established companies, particularly in the technology and software industries.