Carrie Augenstein
Fractional CFO · Carrie Augenstein, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
Specializing in small to middle market CPG businesses who are ready to scale, preparing for sale, experiencing unexpected growth, need to create efficiencies to maximize profitability, and/or have new compliance reporting requirements.
Serve businesses with annual revenues from $3MM - $100MM+. Industry experience includes e-commerce, retail, wholesale and subscription revenue. Always serve one non-profit close to my heart.
Demonstrated success in the areas of accounting, leadership, process improvement, managing third party relationships, data driven solutions, problem solving, strategic development, debt restructuring, development and implementation of internal controls, treasury functions, managing due diligence process for acquisitions, information technology systems, financial planning and analysis, and human resource management.
Work Experience
Fractional CFO
Carrie Augenstein, Inc2023 – Present
Please see attached resume and bio under the Portfolio section for details. Carrie Augenstein Fractional Finance & Accounting Executive carrie@carrieaugenstein.com http://www.carrieaugenstein.com
Fractional CFO
Hope for Ukraine2023 – Present
501(c)(3) non profit organization whose mission is providing food, medical attention, shelter and education for Ukrainians whose lives has been devastated because of war. Their purpose is to serve individuals and families of the poorest communities in Ukraine.
Fractional CFO/Interim Transition Project
Career Group Companies2023 – 2024
Leading national recruiting firm in the areas of administrative, creative, fashion, and executive professionals. Offers services for both temporary and direct hire placements. Offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas and New York City.
Fractional CFO/Interim Transition Project
Pacific World Corporation2023 – 2024
Pacific World Corporation is a leading innovator of proprietary beauty care products to the food, drug, mass and value retail channels worldwide. Their heritage brands include Trim, Dippity Do, Sensationail, and Nailtural.
The company is currently the fifth largest cosmetics company and the largest nail care company by units sold in food, drug, and mass retailers in the U.S.
CFO
Career Group Companies2021 – 2023
Leading national recruiting firm in the areas of administrative, creative, fashion, and executive professionals. Offers services for both temporary and direct hire placements. Offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas and New York City.
Reporting to the CEO and President, oversee all aspects of accounting and finance including but not limited to financial reporting, treasury function, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable. Develop, maintain, and monitor key KPIs. Provide strategic support to executive team. Lead department of six.
Interim Controller
Carbon382021 – 2021
High fashion activewear e-commerce and retail.
Reporting to the CFO, oversee all aspects of accounting including but not limited to accounts payable, revenue recognition, sales tax, monthly close, cash management and financial reporting. Department of three.
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Business Economics (accounting emphasis)
University of CaliforniaGraduated with High Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
