Ashley Blihovde, Cpa
About Ashley Blihovde, Cpa
Ashley Blihovde is the Head of Accounting at MerchantE, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in accounting, having held various positions at companies such as UPS, Mercedes-Benz USA, and Stone Mountain Park.
Work at MerchantE
Ashley Blihovde currently serves as the Head of Accounting at MerchantE, a position she has held since 2023. Her role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates in a hybrid work environment. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Controller at MerchantE from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Previous Accounting Roles
Ashley has held various accounting positions throughout her career. She worked as an Accounting Manager at Stone Mountain Park from 2012 to 2014 and as an Accounting Supervisor at UPS from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Accounting Supervisor at Mercedes-Benz USA for 11 months in 2015-2016. Earlier in her career, she also held roles at Stone Mountain Park, including Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Coordinator.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Blihovde earned her Master of Science in Accounting from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business, completing her studies from 2009 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Georgia - J.M. Tull School of Accounting, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in accounting and financial management.
Career Timeline
Ashley Blihovde's career in accounting spans over a decade, beginning with her role as Accounts Payable Coordinator at Stone Mountain Park from 2009 to 2010. She progressed to Staff Accountant at the same organization from 2011 to 2012, followed by her tenure as Accounting Manager from 2012 to 2014. After her time at UPS and Mercedes-Benz USA, she returned to MerchantE, where she has advanced from Controller to Head of Accounting.