Marla Griffith

Strategic Finance & FP&A

Marla Griffith is an accomplished finance and operations executive who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Banked, a position she has held since November 2022.1 With an extensive background in finance and strategic operations, Marla brings a wealth of experience to her role at Banked, a company focused on real-time payments for consumers, businesses, and banks.2

Education and Qualifications

Marla's educational background includes:

MBA in Finance from The Wharton School
Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in accounting from UC Santa Barbara
Certified Public Accountant, certified by the California Society of CPAs/CalCPA Education Foundation
High school education at Palo Alto High School1

Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Marla has held various positions in finance and operations:

Chief Financial Officer at Banked (November 2022 - Present)
Strategic Finance team at Zuora (April 2021 - October 2022)
VP - Operations & Finance at SoapAI (January 2018 - April 2019)
Global Liquidity & Cash Management Sales Operations at HSBC (November 2012 - November 2015)
Vice President at Merrill Lynch (2007)
Vice President in the Investment Banking Division, Financial Entrepreneurs Group at Citi (August 2004 - July 2007)
Associate in the Investment Banking Division, Natural Resources at Banc of America Investments (June 2002 - July 2004)
Manager, Business Consulting at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting (June 1997 - July 2001)
Experienced Senior Auditor in the Audit & Business Advisory Services team at Arthur Andersen & Co. (December 1994 - May 1997)1

Marla's diverse experience has equipped her with skills in financial advisory, operations management, strategic finance, and auditing. She has demonstrated her ability to handle complex projects, provide financial guidance, and contribute to the growth and success of various organizations.1

As the Chief Financial Officer at Banked, Marla plays a crucial role in the company's financial strategy and operations. Her LinkedIn profile, under the username marlagriffith, showcases her as an accomplished finance and operations executive.3