Professionals on the Move is a collection of recent promotion, hiring and other staffing announcements from around the profession.
Avalara Names Carlos Mercuriali SVP, GM International Business Operations
Avalara, Inc., a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced that Carlos Mercuriali has been named SVP, GM of International Business Operations.
Mercuriali brings strong global operations expertise to this strategic leadership role, including more than 12 years at SAP in sales and general management roles, and career experience spanning the U.S., Latin America, and EMEA regions.
As SVP, GM of International Business Operations, Mercuriali will support Avalara’s business strategy to extend its international presence and vision, promoting further adoption of the company’s AvaTax core offerings as well as its e-invoicing, cross-border, and other products that provide global international compliance coverage to customers.
LeaseCrunch Announces the Addition of Laura Schulhof as CFO
LeaseCrunch LLC, a leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions that empower CPA firms and their clients, today announces the appointment of Laura Schulhof as chief financial officer. Schulhof brings deep expertise in private equity, mergers and acquisitions and financial strategy, with a track record of scaling high-growth technology companies through strategic investments and operational integration.
With over 15 years of leadership, including at private equity-backed companies, Schulhof has played a pivotal role in executing complex M&A transactions, equity and debt financings and post-acquisition integrations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of finance at Intelerad Medical Systems, where she led financial strategy and oversight across multiple global markets. Prior to that, as CFO of Ambra Health, she drove significant revenue expansion, navigated successful funding rounds and led a major acquisition that strengthened the company’s market position.
Schulhof’s expertise extends beyond financial management—she has built and optimized financial infrastructures, enhanced operational efficiencies and guided cross-functional teams through transformational growth initiatives. Her ability to align finance with business strategy positions LeaseCrunch for its next phase of expansion.
Matt Sadler Joins Tanner as Tax Partner
Tanner LLC, an audit, tax, and advisory firm, recently announced that Matt Sadler has joined the firm as a Tax Partner.
With nearly 14 years of public accounting experience, Matt has been a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries, including asset and wealth management, consumer products/retail, family office, energy, technology, and real estate. His expertise spans corporate and partnership tax compliance, ASC 740, and strategic tax planning and consulting. During his time with a Big 4 firm, he spent two years in the National Tax Office in Washington, D.C., specializing in M&A and IRS dispute resolution.
A University of Utah graduate, Matt earned his Master of Accounting (MAcc) and continues to expand his expertise through advanced professional development. He is a member of the AICPA and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants and is committed to giving back as a Board Member and Officer with First Tee of Utah, where he helps teach life skills through golf.
Schellman Appoints Preeya Voss as Chief Revenue Officer
Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and a top 50 CPA firm, recently announced the appointment of Preeya Voss as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Voss brings nearly two decades of experience in SaaS and services revenue leadership, with a proven track record of driving transformative growth across diverse industries and customer segments.
Voss has spent her entire career in GTM, spanning a variety of industries and customer segments. She joins Schellman from her most recent role as Senior Vice President of Sales at Ellucian, the global market leader in EdTech for higher education.
In her role as Chief Revenue Officer, Voss will oversee all revenue-generating initiatives, including client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategies. Her focus will be on enhancing Schellman’s growth trajectory by aligning sales, marketing, and customer success efforts to deliver exceptional value and outcomes for clients. Based in Denver, Colorado, Voss is an advocate for mentorship and is deeply committed to empowering early-career talent and women in customer-facing roles.
PKF Texas Promotes Kimberly Henry, CPA, CEPA to Audit Director
Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) recently announced the promotion of Kimberly Henry, CPA, CEPA to Audit Director. This promotion was effective as of January 1, 2025.
Kimberly joined PKF Texas 12 years ago and has 15 years of experience in accounting. She specializes in working with clients in Energy & Oilfield Services, Manufacturing and Distribution, and Professional Services, focusing on external audits and financial reporting. Her commitment to delivering exceptional service complements her passion for supporting clients in these industries.
Brown Plus Welcomes Seth Nolt as Information Technology Director
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, recently announced that it has welcomed Seth Nolt as its first Information Technology (IT) Director. In this role, Seth will provide comprehensive direction and support of all technologies utilized within the Firm, ensuring that all IT activities are properly coordinated, scheduled, monitored, and resolved while managing strategic IT priorities.
Seth has more than 27 years of experience in the technology field. He specializes in software and technology change management; data analytics; data center infrastructure and disaster recovery management; data governance; enterprise architecture; performance monitoring; project leadership of enterprise systems and IT vendor management. Seth remains informed on IT updates and best practices as an active member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Prior to joining Brown Plus, Seth served as the Director of IT for a private Bible college, seminary and graduate school. He also served in various IT specialist and engineer roles for a home building products company.
Seth earned his Associate of Science (AS) Degree in Computer Systems from York Technical Institute.
Eide Bailly Welcomes Wendy DeFeo as Chief People Officer
Eide Bailly, a nationally recognized certified public accounting firm recently announced Wendy DeFeo as its Chief People Officer (CPO). Wendy joins the firm’s executive management team and will lead the firm’s global talent strategy and function.
With a strong people and culture background and U.S. and global human resources experience, Wendy brings knowledge in creating and executing scalable talent strategies that deliver results. She has broad industry experience with large professional services companies and private equity-backed businesses and has previously served in human resources leadership roles at Grant Thornton, Kroll, Radius, and Vistra.
In her role as Chief People Officer, Wendy is responsible for leading all talent strategies and designing an agile organization that can innovate and scale in tandem with the firm’s growth trajectory. She also leads the global human resources and learning functions and is a champion of the firm’s people, their development, and their engagement.
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