Kristen Weitzel, Cpa
About Kristen Weitzel, Cpa
Kristen Weitzel is the Vice President and Corporate Controller at Mood Media, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at PwC, Clariant, and Wastequip.
Current Role at Mood Media
Kristen Weitzel serves as the Vice President and Corporate Controller at Mood Media, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, she oversees financial operations and coordinates both internal and external audits for the company. In her role, she manages a team of nine full-time employees, ensuring effective financial statement preparation and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, she is responsible for ongoing systems implementations and integrations, contributing to the overall efficiency of Mood Media's financial processes.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Mood Media, Kristen Weitzel held several significant positions in the accounting field. She worked at Clariant as the Head of Accounting for North America from 2016 to 2022, where she managed financial operations in the region. Prior to that, she served as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Wastequip from 2014 to 2016. Her early career included a role at PwC as an Assurance Experienced Associate from 2011 to 2014, and she began her professional journey as an Audit Intern at PwC in 2010.
Educational Background
Kristen Weitzel earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ohio Northern University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Prior to this, she attended The Ohio State University for one year from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various accounting and financial roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kristen Weitzel has extensive experience using SAP for financial statement preparation and FI/CO reconciliation processes. Her technical skills enable her to effectively manage financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting. This expertise is crucial in her current role at Mood Media, where she oversees complex financial systems and coordinates audits.