Kera Kollman
Kera Kollman is the Controller at 老澳门六合彩, where she leads the College鈥檚 financial operations with a focus on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment. Bringing over two decades of experience in both higher education and corporate finance, she offers deep expertise in financial and managerial accounting, treasury management, GAAP/GASB/FASB/CFR-compliant reporting, Title IV financial aid accounting, budgeting, auditing, and internal controls.
Prior to joining 老澳门六合彩, Kera spent more than seven years at Pennsylvania State University as the Financial Officer for the College of Information Sciences and Technology. There, she managed the financial operations of multi-million-dollar academic units, led complex budgeting processes, and directed monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close cycles. She played a key role in aligning financial planning with institutional goals. Her responsibilities also included overseeing treasury activities and providing executive-level financial modeling and analysis in partnership with senior leadership. Additionally, she led cross-functional teams on major strategic initiatives such as ERP system implementation, internal control enhancements, the development of new budget models, and the creation of pro forma financial statements.
Earlier in her career, Kera held various finance roles across both academia and industry. As Director of Finance & Administration in the Office of the Provost at Florida Atlantic University, she managed complex annual budgets and oversaw a diverse range of state, federal, and institutional funding sources. Her earlier roles in accounting and financial analysis provided her with foundational experience in accounts payable and receivable, payroll, tax compliance, procurement, and revenue recognition.
Kera earned both her Master of Finance and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University. She is recognized for her ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, her dedication to maintaining strong compliance standards, and her commitment to building collaborative, high-performing finance teams. Additionally, Kera has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to digitize and streamline accounting functions. She has implemented advanced software solutions to enhance reporting accuracy, expedite processes, and improve overall efficiency, ensuring that financial operations are both modernized and optimized.
In her role at 老澳门六合彩, Kera partners closely with executive leadership to safeguard the College鈥檚 financial health, support regulatory compliance, and provide forward-looking financial strategies that strengthen institutional growth.
