Karen Miles
About Karen Miles
Karen Miles serves as the Vice President of Global Accounting at NovaSource Power Services, where she focuses on financial stability and compliance. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held key positions in various organizations, including Chief Financial Officer at Pureon and Aris Foundation.
Work at NovaSource Power
Karen Miles serves as the Vice President of Global Accounting at NovaSource Power Services, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing treasury operations and financial metrics, ensuring effective financial close processes. Miles has implemented ERP systems and managed NetSuite for financial operations, contributing to the company's financial stability. Her expertise in merger integration and audit compliance supports the organization's objectives within the solar operations and maintenance industry.
Previous Experience at Pureon
Prior to her current role, Karen Miles worked at Pureon as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Global HCM from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in Lengwil, Thurgau, Switzerland, she focused on financial leadership and operational management. Her experience at Pureon contributed to her overall expertise in financial stability and compliance.
Career Background in Accounting
Karen Miles has a diverse background in accounting, having held various positions throughout her career. She worked as an Accounting Manager at Technical Marketing Specialists from 1998 to 1999 and served as a Corporate Accountant at Three Five Systems from 1994 to 1998. These roles provided her with foundational experience in financial management and accounting practices.
Education and Expertise
Karen Miles studied Accountancy at Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial operations, global process standardization, and internal controls. She specializes in enhancing financial transparency and efficiency, particularly in the solar operations and maintenance sector.
Role at Aris Foundation
In addition to her responsibilities at NovaSource Power Services, Karen Miles has served as Chief Financial Officer at Aris Foundation since 2017. Her role at the foundation highlights her commitment to financial leadership and management in various sectors, further demonstrating her expertise in overseeing payroll operations and external audits.