Karen Gagnon
About Karen Gagnon
Karen Gagnon serves as the Controller and Director of Accounting and Reporting at Seachange International, where she has worked since 2006. With extensive experience in SEC reporting, GAAP interpretation, and financial management, she has held various accounting roles in notable companies throughout her career.
Current Role at SeaChange International
Karen Gagnon serves as the Controller and Director of Accounting and Reporting at SeaChange International. She has held this position since 2006, contributing to the company's financial management and reporting processes for 18 years. In her role, she oversees the accounting department and ensures compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining SeaChange International, Karen Gagnon worked at several organizations in various accounting roles. She served as the Corporate Accounting Manager at Hitchiner Manufacturing from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, she was a Supervisor at Melanson Heath from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, she worked as the Controller for Government Programs at Digimarc from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Professional Development
Karen Gagnon studied at Rivier University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Accounting in 1996. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Expertise in Financial Reporting and Compliance
Karen Gagnon has extensive expertise in SEC reporting and GAAP interpretation, including training and implementation. She specializes in revenue recognition standards such as SAB 104, EITF 00-21, SOP 97-2, and 81-1. Additionally, she is involved in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and the development of key and secondary controls.
Skills in Operational and Financial Management
Karen Gagnon possesses strong operational and financial management skills. Her experience includes inventory and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and both international and domestic consolidations. She has also been involved in due diligence processes, cost reduction initiatives, and treasury and tax compliance.