Caryl Baron
Strategic Financial Leadership for Business Growth
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About
I am a finance professional and active CPA with a passion for guiding organizations through growth and transformation. With expertise in public company readiness, strategic financial leadership, and compliance, I excel at building robust operational and financial foundations. Over the years, I’ve partnered with startups, evolving businesses, and public companies to streamline processes, implement best practices, and drive measurable results. Whether managing audits, SEC filings, or cross-departmental initiatives, I combine creative problem-solving with a hands-on approach to deliver impactful outcomes.
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What I Offer
I bring seasoned financial expertise to startups, growing businesses, and public companies, helping them navigate transformations and achieve operational excellence.
Strategic Planning
Tailored financial strategies to fuel growth and enhance performance
Audit and Compliance Oversight:
End-to-end management of audits and regulatory compliance.
Public Readiness Preparation
Expertise in SPACs, IPOs, and SEC reporting for seamless transitions.
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Public Readiness Consulting
Strategic Financial Leadership
Audit and Risk Management
Operational Process Improvement
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
Founder – Baroness Financial
Provide financial and strategic planning for startups and transitional companies, with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance, and public readiness.
Interim CFO and VP Finance – SeaStar Medical
Led the company through public-readiness transformations, SEC filings, and SPAC transitions while building operational and accounting infrastructure.
VP, Finance Director – Cline Davis & Mann
Developed financial infrastructure for domestic and international agencies, improving profitability and operational efficiency.
Areas of Expertise
Public Company Readiness
I specialize in preparing organizations for IPOs or SPAC transitions, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and crafting robust financial frameworks.
Strategic Financial Leadership
As a leader, I have developed and executed financial strategies to support growth and optimize performance while fostering collaboration across departments.
Audit and Compliance Management
From overseeing clean audits to managing risk, I ensure companies meet rigorous regulatory standards while identifying opportunities for efficiency.
Key Achievements
Public-Company Transformation
Successfully transitioned SeaStar Medical from a private to public company through a SPAC transaction, including comprehensive audit and compliance readiness.
Operational Optimization
Spearheaded process enhancements across multiple organizations, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Strategic Leadership
Partnered with leadership teams to define strategies that drive growth, strengthen financial operations, and build sustainable success.
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