April Russo, Cpa
About April Russo, Cpa
April Russo is the Vice President of Compliance and Transformation at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she has worked since 2021. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has extensive experience in accounting and compliance roles, including significant positions at AOL and Cotton & Company.
Current Role at Gannett
April Russo serves as the Vice President of Compliance & Transformation at Gannett, specifically within the USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's compliance strategies and transformation initiatives for three years. In her role, she has proactively identified opportunities for operational efficiency and developed business cases for change. Additionally, she has led internal control rationalization efforts and designed controls to align with Gannett’s future state operating model.
Professional Experience at AOL
April Russo has extensive experience at AOL, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Vice President and Assistant Controller of Global Shared Services from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she was Senior Director of Accounting from 2011 to 2013, managing M&A integration and divestitures for AOL's Controller's organization. Her other positions at AOL included Manager of Accounting, Senior Manager of Accounting, and Director of Accounting, showcasing her progressive career in financial management within the organization.
Education and Credentials
April Russo earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from The College of William and Mary. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and holds the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), reflecting her expertise in accounting and management practices.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her tenure at Gannett and AOL, April Russo worked at Cotton & Company, LLP, where she held various positions including Audit Manager and Supervisory Senior Auditor. She also served as a Senior Accountant at The Lewin Group for five years. In these roles, she developed her skills in auditing and financial oversight, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of compliance and transformation in corporate environments.
Board Involvement
April Russo has served on the Board of AOL’s Charitable Foundation, indicating her commitment to community engagement and corporate social responsibility. This involvement reflects her dedication to leveraging her professional expertise for philanthropic efforts.