Meg Sollod is an innovative financial executive with a 30-year proven track record of utilizing financial strategies, system expertise, and accounting management to drive business growth. Ms. Sollod’s leadership experience ranges from the hands-on detail required to stand up first-year organizations in venture-backed environments to the big picture C-suite management of multi-million dollar publicly traded organizations. She is highly proficient in spearheading strategic enhancements, such as standardization and automation, to boost operational effectiveness and reduce costs. Her CFO skills were forged during times of exceptional business growth, both organic and by acquisition, in numerous companies.
Along with her financial expertise, Meg has also successfully managed IT, HR, Purchasing, Contracts/Legal, Bid and Proposal, Safety and Facility departments. She is a forward-thinking leader and analytical decision maker, whose business acumen contributes to a company’s repeatable success.
A licensed CPA in North Carolina, Ms. Sollod also holds a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification, and a Certified IT Professional (CITP) certification, both granted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as a Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Project Management from Villanova University.
A native of Virginia, Meg attended Averett University in Danville, VA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting. Then she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a Master of Business Administration. Although a number of her employers have been international, her entire professional career has been in North Carolina. She has served as a member of the NCACPA and taught CPE Classes over the years. She received the NCACPA’s award for Best First Year Speaker as elected by the CPE Students. She is also a member of the AICPA and The Fraud Auditors Association. Beyond the professional realm, Meg has served as a volunteer for March of Dimes as well as the United Way where she has received distinguishing awards from her service with both.
Joined Rankin McKenzie as Partner in 2024.
From 2018 to 2024, Ms. Sollod served as the Chief Financial Officer / VP of International Finance and Accounting for Quanta Technology, LLC. Fast growing $100M International Engineering Consulting Firm operates in the Electric Utility space, owned by 19B publicly traded Quanta Services Company. During Covid, she managed accounting and IT support for the growth of over 175 employees and 90 associates within 18 months. Reduced DSO by 59 days in first six months from 136 to 77; repatriated $500K to US from closed Ecuador entity, saving $35K per year and led the IT effort to attain SOC 1 Certification in 2022. Advised president on federal, state, and foreign projects regarding rates, capacity, and contract issues. All while managing the normal responsibilities of the CFO Office. She was also responsible for setting up the infrastructure for Quanta Technology’s new venture, a new Canadian manufacturing company and its sister company in the US. and held the CFO position for both until her departure.
From 2018 to 2018, Ms. Sollod worked contractually as the Operations Finance Director for Revlon Inc. The NC plant is the single largest producer of Revlon Product internationally. She led special issue resolution projects related to the simultaneous implementation of new SAP and Hyperion systems. Her successful resolutions included adjustments of $50M in overstatements of expense across US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and European inventory movements and storage during 2018.
From 2015 to 2018, Ms. Sollod was the highest-ranking accounting person at Lucor Inc, the largest privately-owned retail franchisee organization on the east coast with over $100M in annual Sales. While serving as the Senior Corporate Controller, she managed all close, reporting, banking, store-audit, inventory, taxes and payroll, M&A, and new store integration processes.
From 2010 to 2015, she served as the Controller / Director of Finance for IEM, a governmental contractor for federal, state, and local governments, supplier of disaster recovery planning & response resources, consulting, IT sector software development and support. She managed all close, budget, and forecast processes, led financial presentations highlighting successes, opportunities, and points of concern, KPIs, profitability analysis, and updates to budget, As well as DCAA relationships and audits Among other notable achievements she implemented several new systems including Concur. Drove previously stalled ADP conversion project to timely completion, creating cost savings of $35K annually. Completed DCAA accounting systems review audit, reduced major deficiencies from six to zero, and obtained “Adequate System” rating in highly aggressive environment. Reduced fraud risk by implementing additional controls over ACH and wire transfer processes.
From 2008 to 2010, she was the Corporate Controller for L&M Companies, an international Agricultural wholesaler and retailer, with over $400M in revenue. He was responsible for all Month End Close operations, Sales analysis, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Ins for Partner farmers, and Liaison for Bank and Audit relationships. She also implemented a new ERP system to support Sales, Warehouse Management and Accounting.
From 2003 to 2008, Ms. Sollod served RTI International in multiple facets.
From 1996 to 2003, Meg worked for Qualex Inc. (Eastman Kodak subsidiary) whose peak revenue averaged $600M.
From 1995 to 1996, Ms. Sollod served as the Controller for The BODY SHOP Inc where she completed late SAP systems implementation and uncovered $43k fraud in the NY store.
From 1988 to 1995, she was the Assistant Director of Finance for the Public Works Commission where all employees in the Accounting and IT Depts reported to her, over 80 employees.
From 1979 to 1988, Ms. Sollod gained initial experience as an Accounting Manager for different industrial companies like Black and Decker and Texfi, oversaw multiple plants, and advanced their systems from paper processes to computerized accounting systems.
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