Marla Washington
About Marla Washington
Marla Washington is a Financial Analyst II at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MBA from Mississippi College and has extensive experience in financial analysis, mentoring, and process improvement.
Work at Kite Pharma
Marla Washington has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Financial Analyst II since 2021. In this role, she engages in financial ratio analysis reporting, contributing to detailed financial insights. She plays a significant part in coordinating updates for documents prepared for Kite's CEO, specifically in relation to Gilead's quarterly earnings calls. Additionally, she founded the Kite Investing Club, which serves as a unique initiative within the company aimed at enhancing financial literacy and investment strategies among employees.
Education and Expertise
Marla Washington holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Mississippi College, where she studied Finance from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Tougaloo College from 2006 to 2010. She also pursued a Master of Medical Science at Mississippi College from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both finance and medical sciences, enhancing her analytical capabilities in her current role.
Background
Marla Washington has a diverse professional background in finance and accounting. Before joining Kite Pharma, she worked as a Production Accountant at Wondros from 2019 to 2021. She also held positions as a Staff Accountant at Social Native and as an Accountant at Screen Engine/ASI LLC. Her experience includes serving as a Financial Controller at Shape House for a brief period in 2016. In addition to her roles in corporate finance, she founded MDW Financial in 2018, where she serves as Founder and CEO.
Achievements
Marla Washington has made significant contributions to her field through her work in financial analysis and mentoring. She engages in mentoring finance summer interns, providing guidance and support to emerging finance professionals. Her commitment to operational efficiency is evident in her development of process improvements for financial reporting. Furthermore, her technical proficiency is highlighted by her experience in maintaining the Hyperion system, which is crucial for financial systems management.