7 finance leaders who have redefined what’s possible

Today, we’re celebrating 7 remarkable customers who have redefined what’s possible in finance and set new benchmarks for finance leadership. These leaders have driven results, inspired teams, and achieved milestones that deserve recognition. And along the way, technology like Prophix has played a key role in amplifying their impact, enabling smarter decisions and greater efficiency.

How did they do it? What lessons can we all learn from their journeys? Let's take a closer look at their wins, their wisdom, and the tools that helped them succeed in today’s blog post.

Molly Wolanski, Reporting & Analytics Director, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Molly Wolanski is the Reporting & Analytics Director at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, a year-round destination – from skiing in winter to mountain biking in the summer. Managing multiple departments with error-prone Excel sheets created inefficiencies, version control issues, and data validation challenges. But Molly knew there was a better way – and 11 years later, Prophix is paving the way for progress within the resort’s finance department.

Now, there’s more time for value-added tasks and reporting and analysis is about looking ahead at the possibilities, not back. Molly’s ambition to redefine the way the organization manages and analyzes data has modernized their finance operations.

Watch the full interview with Molly to hear how Prophix has changed the game for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort finance team.

Heather Hopsodar Cooper, Director of Finance, Accessible Media Inc.

Heather Hopsodar Cooper, Director of Finance at AMI, has a team of four people. And despite their size, they handle extensive reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting. What was once countless manual Excel calculations is now an easy task.

Life after Prophix is different. Detailed personnel planning tools, accurate forecasting models, and drill-down capabilities give Heather and her team the resources they need for smarter, faster planning. It’s not just about keeping up – it's about staying ahead.

Watch Heather’s full story and hear first-hand how Prophix isn’t just a financial tool, it’s a game changer.

Jennie Robison, Vice President Controller at Kajima Building and Design Group

Jennie Robison is the VP, Controller at KBD Group and like many, life before Prophix was error-prone and time-consuming. Month-end close, account reconciliation, and journal entries were tough!

Now, accuracy and efficiency are key enablers that allow the team to focus on high-priority tasks that offer more value to the organization. And this is just the start – Jennie recognizes new opportunities on the horizon to continue to optimize the way her and her team work every day.

Finance teams that recognize inefficiencies and leverage technology to think bigger are making a real impact within their organizations. Watch Jennie’s full story to see for yourself.

Amy Cook, Financial Analyst Lead, IGS Energy

Amy Cook is the Financial Analyst Lead at IGS Energy, an independent retail natural gas and electric supplier. Like many finance teams, life was riddled by Excel hell. Being pulled in different directions, juggling tasks, and still providing accurate, timely budgets was hard—and left little time to innovate.

But in 2014, the team at IGS Energy knew there was a better way – and Prophix was the answer. And it’s worth noting that Amy emphasizes the importance of learning and mastering finance technology. The self-proclaimed title of Prophix Queen (we love this!) is due to her commitment to deeply understanding and using the tech to its full potential – so she can subsequently meet her fullest potential.

Finance leaders like Amy know the critical role that automation can play in transforming finance processes. Watch Amy’s full story below.

Denise Feece, CFO & COO at Sequel Wire and Cable

Denise has been a Prophix customer since 2008 across various organizations. Now, in her role as CFO and COO at Sequel, Denise has faced new challenges that are typical of startup businesses.

While Denise credits Prophix for her ability to produce reliable, timely results – her ambition to drive real progress is worth celebrating. Denise has experienced significant career growth and a reputation as an unstoppable leader, with Prophix as a trusted partner.

Watch the full interview to learn more about Denise and her career evolution.

Brandy Loughrie Moore, CFO at ElectraLink

Brandy Loughrie Moore is the CFO at ElectraLink, the premier provider of low-voltage solutions in Texas. Before Prophix, they faced challenges as a small company with limited accounting staff. And with outdated software, simple tasks like updating a report were cause of frustration.

But in 2018, after two weeks of onboarding, Prophix changed the game. Balance sheets were balanced, personnel models were integrated, and reporting processes were streamlined. Now, even non-accountants can contribute to the financial planning processes due to user-friendly, intuitive technology.

Actionable insights at Brandy’s fingertips every month have improved the accuracy and efficiency of ElectraLink’s financial analysis. Brandy knew there was a better way – limited staff, outdated tools, and overwhelming processes didn’t have to be the norm.

The power of Prophix combined with Brandy’s ambition offers efficiency, transparency, and accountability across their finance team – a vital combination for success. Watch Brandy’s full customer story.

Pauline Neaumtu, Finance Director at Numeris

Pauline Neaumtu is the Finance Director at Numeris, a not-for-profit that provides audience data and insights and media behaviors for the Canadian media industry. Workflows, report generation, and dependence on IT for tasks like creating financial statements and forecasts was becoming cumbersome.

So, when looking for new finance software, user-friendliness, real-time data access, customizable reports, and independence from IT was top of the list. Next thing you know, Numeris implemented Prophix. Now Pauline and her team can access data in real-time, run reports instantly, and analyze budgets and forecasts without any delay.

Pauline knew that she could achieve efficiency and her willingness to take the first step changed the game for her team. Now, Pauline focuses on delivering value through her accurate and timely insights. Watch Pauline’s full story below.

See what you can do with Prophix

What can we learn from our customers? Success in modern finance doesn’t just come from crunching numbers – it comes from using the right tools to turn data into action and insights into outcomes. These stories are proof that when ambition meets the right technology, there’s no limit to what can be achieved.

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