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.