Angela T. Barreneche
About Angela T. Barreneche
Angela T. Barreneche serves as the Associate Director of Cost Accounting at Instil Bio, where she manages accounting processes and leads SAP implementation. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles at St. Jude Medical and Kite Pharma over the years.
Work at Instil Bio
Angela T. Barreneche serves as the Associate Director of Cost Accounting at Instil Bio since 2020. In this role, she ensures that Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), entity-level controls, and process controls are completed in a timely manner by all business owners. She manages the accounting for the Commercial & Clinical Manufacturing building build-out and leads the implementation of SAP and process improvements related to Procure-to-Pay (P2P). Additionally, she collaborates with cross-functional business partners to enhance processes related to inventory, accruals, and logistics.
Previous Experience in Cost Accounting
Angela has extensive experience in cost accounting, having held various positions at St. Jude Medical from 2006 to 2014. She worked as an Accounts Payable Specialist, Staff Cost Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, and Senior General Accountant. Her roles involved managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. She also worked at Implant Direct Sybron International as a Senior Cost Accountant from 2014 to 2016, and at Kite Pharma in several capacities, including Cost Accounting Manager and Finance contractor from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Angela T. Barreneche studied at the University of Phoenix, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in cost accounting and financial management. Throughout her career, she has developed skills in financial reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, which are essential in her current role.
Career Progression
Angela's career in finance and accounting spans over a decade, with significant roles in various organizations. She began her career at St. Jude Medical, where she progressed through several positions in cost accounting. After her tenure at St. Jude, she transitioned to Kite Pharma, where she held multiple roles, including Senior Manager of Finance Accounting. Her diverse experience across different companies has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.