Kevin Perry
About Kevin Perry
Kevin Perry serves as the Vice President of Financial Operations and Accounting at CrowdStreet, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in finance and operations, he has held leadership roles at notable companies including Ernst & Young, WeWork, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley.
Work at CrowdStreet
Kevin Perry has served as the Vice President of Financial Operations and Accounting at CrowdStreet since 2021. In this role, he provides leadership and development to teams that are geographically dispersed across the United States, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and ensuring that accounting practices align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Kevin Perry held several significant positions in the financial services industry. He worked at BlackRock as a Managing Director from 2006 to 2017, where he set strategic initiatives for finance to support growth and enhance operating efficiency in preparation for an IPO. Before that, he was an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2006, leading large-scale operations and reporting functions.
Leadership at WeWork
Kevin Perry was the Vice President at WeWork from 2017 to 2021. In this position, he developed strategies and led global system and organizational initiatives to support operations during periods of significant growth and downsizing. His leadership contributed to the company's adaptability in a rapidly changing market.
Career at Ernst & Young
Kevin Perry began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as a Senior Manager from 1991 to 2000. During his nine years there, he gained extensive experience in financial operations and accounting, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Perry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in financial operations, equips him with the expertise necessary to lead teams and manage complex financial systems.