Joe Mc Carthy
About Joe Mc Carthy
Joe McCarthy serves as the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A and Finance Systems at Poly, bringing extensive experience in finance leadership across various companies, including Adobe and HealthTap. He has a strong background in technical accounting, SaaS transformations, and financial systems development.
Work at Poly
Currently, Joe McCarthy serves as the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A & Finance Systems at Poly. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the financial strategy and systems development within the organization. His role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis, as well as implementing financial systems that support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Joe McCarthy has held various senior finance positions in multiple organizations. He worked at Adobe in several capacities, including Director of Corporate FP&A and Finance Systems from 2008 to 2012, and Senior Director of Adobe Global Services Finance from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Vice President of Finance at HealthTap and KANA Software, and held finance roles at Support.com and NeXT Computer, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Joe McCarthy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technical accounting, particularly in software revenue recognition. He has also been instrumental in SaaS transformations and has a strong understanding of investor relations.
Achievements in Financial Systems Development
Throughout his career, Joe McCarthy has implemented multiple ERP and FP&A systems, showcasing his expertise in financial systems development. He has a proven track record in strategic planning and business partnering, which has allowed him to successfully recruit and develop high-performing financial teams. His efforts have contributed to ensuring SOX compliance across various organizations.
Background in Accounting
Joe McCarthy began his career as a Supervising Senior Accountant at KPMG Audit, where he worked from 1987 to 1990. He then transitioned to roles that included Assistant Controller at NeXT Computer, Inc. and Controller at International Network Services. This foundational experience in accounting has informed his later leadership roles in finance.