Maria Perez, Cpa
About Maria Perez, Cpa
Maria Perez is the Vice President of Finance at Zero Hash, where she has worked since 2022. With over twenty years of experience in audit and risk management, she has held various senior roles in finance and consulting across multiple organizations.
Work at Zero Hash
Maria Perez currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at Zero Hash, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategic financial planning. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Controller at Zero Hash for a brief period in 2021, where she managed financial reporting and compliance. Her experience at Zero Hash reflects her expertise in finance within the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Zero Hash, Maria held various finance-related positions. She worked as a Senior Consultant at Robert Half from 2019 to 2020, and as a Manager at Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLP from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as the RSP Finance Controls Manager at BOC South Pacific in Sydney, Australia, from 2015 to 2016. Her career also includes significant roles at Prado & Renteria Certified Public Accountants and American Express Tax & Business Services.
Education and Expertise
Maria Perez earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from DePaul University, completing her studies from 1991 to 1996. She possesses over twenty years of experience in audit and risk management, with a strong background in general IT audits and forensic auditing. Her expertise extends to policy and procedure writing, as well as process improvement engagements for international businesses.
Background in Audit Management
Maria has a robust background in audit management, having served as the Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Sara Lee Corporation for seven years, from 2002 to 2009. Her experience includes overseeing audit processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. She also worked as an Audit Manager at American Express Tax & Business Services from 1997 to 2002, further solidifying her expertise in the field.