Barbara Karwoski
Washington
Summary
Dynamic CFO with a proven track record in financial oversight and compliance. Expertise in cost reduction and strategic planning drives operational efficiency and enhances team performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO
SOL Capital Management Company
10.2013 - 12.2025
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, minimizing potential risks through proactive audits and assessments.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to drive process improvements that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Facilitated successful mergers and acquisitions by conducting thorough due diligence analyses and providing strategic guidance throughout the process.
- Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
- Championed the adoption of new financial technologies, keeping the organization at the forefront of industry advancements while maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Managed relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of financial goals with corporate objectives.
International Tax Liaison
Marriott International, Inc.
01.2007 - 06.2012
Consultant
Callaway Partners
09.2005 - 12.2006
Controller
Bentley Investments
10.1997 - 09.2005
Senior Auditor
Williams Benator & Libby
02.1990 - 10.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GACertification
Certified Public Accountant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
CFO
SOL Capital Management Company
10.2013 - 12.2025
International Tax Liaison
Marriott International, Inc.
01.2007 - 06.2012
Consultant
Callaway Partners
09.2005 - 12.2006
Controller
Bentley Investments
10.1997 - 09.2005
Senior Auditor
Williams Benator & Libby
02.1990 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Science -
Kennesaw State University