Scott Cohen, Cfa
About Scott Cohen, Cfa
Scott Cohen, CFA, serves as the Vice President of Finance at Karat, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in finance and leadership roles across various companies, he emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and integrity in building high-functioning teams.
Work at Karat
Scott Cohen has been serving as Vice President of Finance at Karat since 2021. In this role, he has focused on financial leadership and strategic communication within the organization. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles at Karat, including Director of Finance from 2019 to 2020 and Sr. Director of Finance for a brief period in 2021. His tenure at Karat has been marked by his commitment to building a high-functioning finance team that emphasizes ownership, collaboration, transparency, and integrity.
Education and Expertise
Scott Cohen holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing a program titled The Emerging CFO: Strategic Financial Leadership in 2021. His education has equipped him with a holistic approach to financial leadership, integrating experiences from both Wall Street and the technology sector.
Background
Scott Cohen has a diverse professional background in finance, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career includes significant roles at 98point6 Inc. as Director of Finance from 2016 to 2019, and at GE Capital as Senior Vice President for a year in 2010. He also has experience in investment analysis, having worked at Amber Capital and Lehman Brothers in various analytical roles. His career spans over two decades, with a strong focus on financial strategy and team leadership.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Scott Cohen has demonstrated expertise in strategic financial communication and long-term planning. He has led executive and board presentations, showcasing his ability to convey complex financial information effectively. His specialization in operational and strategic analysis, along with business case development, has contributed to his success in various leadership roles. He has built finance teams that prioritize integrity and collaboration, fostering a productive work environment.