Hi, I'm Mica Ross - VP of Finance at Upstart
I'm a strategic finance leader passionate about building robust financial foundations that fuel innovation and growth. I thrive in dynamic environments, transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive impactful business outcomes and elevate teams.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Drove financial strategy and operations as a Finance Director at Google.
Currently leading financial vision as VP of Finance at Upstart.
Can help others by advising on strategic financial planning and P&L management.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Finance Roles
Gained core finance skills and experience in early roles at Google.
✦ Finance Management
✦ Budgeting
Strategic Leadership at Google
Advanced to Finance Director and Senior Finance Director roles, managing complex financial operations and strategic initiatives.
✦ P&L Management
✦ Strategic Planning
✦ M&A
Current Executive Leadership
Stepped into VP of Finance role at Upstart, leading financial strategy and execution for a growing company.
✦ VP Finance
✦ Financial Forecasting
✦ Team Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Financial Architect
Translating vision into financial reality
Develops comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business goals.
Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting for growth.
Leverages financial modeling for data-driven decision-making.
Operational Excellence Driver
Optimizing processes for peak performance
Proven ability to enhance financial operations and improve efficiency.
Skilled in process improvement initiatives for accuracy and speed.
Ensures rigorous month-end close and reporting for transparency.
Growth & Innovation Catalyst
Fueling expansion through financial acumen
Drives strategic planning and competitive analysis for market advantage.
Experience in M&A, identifying and executing value-generating opportunities.
Focuses on marketing ROI and product investment for sustained growth.
I'm excited about
Exploring strategic financial partnerships to drive innovation and growth.
Connecting with visionary leaders to discuss emerging trends in FinTech.
Seeking opportunities to mentor rising finance professionals.
I can help with
Advise startups on robust financial modeling and scalable growth strategies.
Share insights on optimizing financial operations for efficiency and accuracy.
Provide guidance on navigating complex M&A due diligence and integration.
I would love your help on
Insights into disruptive technologies impacting the finance sector.
Introductions to potential strategic partners in the lending and FinTech space.
Guidance on building and scaling high-performing, remote finance teams.