Kate Sommer Walker, Cpa
About Kate Sommer Walker, Cpa
Kate Sommer Walker is the Vice President and Director of Fund Reporting and Real Estate Operations at Eaton Vance, where she has worked since 2001. She oversees financial reporting for a real estate portfolio valued at $8 billion and manages a team responsible for over $45 billion in Alternative Investment funds.
Work at Eaton Vance
Kate Sommer Walker has served as Vice President and Director of Fund Reporting and Real Estate Operations at Eaton Vance since 2001. In this role, she oversees accounting oversight and financial reporting for a real estate portfolio valued at $8 billion. Additionally, she is responsible for financial reporting and accounting for Alternative Investment funds, which collectively manage over $45 billion in assets. Walker manages a team of more than 10 professionals who handle the financial reporting and accounting for over 20 Alternative Investment funds and more than 125 real estate investment assets.
Education and Expertise
Kate Sommer Walker studied at Bentley University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 1988 to 1992. She also participated in a Study Abroad Program at the American College of Switzerland in 1991 for 11 months. Walker possesses skills in SEC '34 and '40 Act Reporting, which involves compliance with federal securities laws, showcasing her expertise in financial regulations and reporting.
Background in Audit Management
Before joining Eaton Vance, Kate Sommer Walker worked at Ernst & Young as an Audit Manager from 1996 to 2001. During her five years at Ernst & Young, she gained valuable experience in audit management, which contributed to her extensive knowledge in financial reporting and compliance. This background laid the foundation for her current role in overseeing significant financial operations.
Professional Experience
Kate Sommer Walker has over twenty years of progressive experience at Eaton Vance, which is now part of Morgan Stanley. Her long tenure at the company reflects her commitment and expertise in fund reporting and real estate operations. Walker's career has been marked by her leadership in managing complex financial reporting for substantial investment portfolios.