Ruth Murray, Cpa, Aca
About Ruth Murray, Cpa, Aca
Ruth Murray is an Assistant Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently working at Handshake since 2022. She has held various roles at PwC, including Assurance Manager and Director in Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services, and has served as Treasurer for Friends for Youth since 2021.
Work at Handshake
Ruth Murray serves as the Assistant Controller at Handshake, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her experience in financial management and accounting contributes to the effectiveness of the finance team at Handshake, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience at PwC
Ruth Murray has extensive experience at PwC, where she held various positions over several years. She worked as an Assurance Experienced Associate in London for one month in 2010. From 2014 to 2016, she served as an Assurance Senior Associate in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. She progressed to Assurance Manager from 2016 to 2018, and later held roles as Manager and Senior Manager in Deals - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services from 2018 to 2021 in San Francisco. Additionally, she completed a secondment as an Assurance Senior Associate in Sydney in 2012.
Treasurer Role at Friends for Youth
Since 2021, Ruth Murray has been the Treasurer for Friends for Youth (FFY), where she manages financial oversight and reporting. Her involvement with FFY reflects her commitment to community service and financial stewardship. Prior to this role, she served as a Board Member and Assistant Treasurer at FFY from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Ruth Murray holds a Master of Accounting from University College Dublin, which she completed from 2008 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) from the same institution, studying from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at HEC Montréal in 2007, enhancing her international educational experience.