Ashley Blihovde, Cpa
About Ashley Blihovde, Cpa
Ashley Blihovde is the Vice President and Controller at MerchantE, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in accounting, she has held various roles at MerchantE and previously worked at Mercedes-Benz USA and UPS.
Work at MerchantE
Ashley Blihovde currently holds the position of VP, Controller at MerchantE, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served in various accounting roles within the company, including Senior Accountant from 2016 to 2018, Accounting Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Controller from 2021 to 2023. Her tenure at MerchantE spans over seven years, showcasing her extensive experience in financial management and accounting practices.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role at MerchantE, Ashley Blihovde worked at Mercedes-Benz USA as an Accounting Supervisor from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Accounting Supervisor at UPS for eight months in 2014. Additionally, she gained experience at Stone Mountain Park, where she served in various capacities, including Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Accounts Payable Coordinator from 2009 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Blihovde earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Georgia - J.M. Tull School of Accounting, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business, where she studied from 2009 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in accounting and financial management.
Career Progression
Ashley Blihovde's career in accounting has shown a clear trajectory of growth and increasing responsibility. Starting as an Accounts Payable Coordinator at Stone Mountain Park, she advanced to roles such as Staff Accountant and Accounting Manager. Her progression continued at MerchantE, where she transitioned from Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager, then to Controller, and ultimately to VP, Controller. This progression highlights her commitment to the field and her ability to take on leadership roles.