Catrina Payne, CPA
Partner
Catrina Payne is a partner who for more than 30 years has provided accounting, auditing, tax, business advisory and chief financial officer (CFO) services to construction companies. She provides strategic and timely direction to a diverse client base in the construction industry, including architecture and engineering firms, general contractors, specialty trade contractors and homebuilders.
Catrina focuses on the unique needs and challenges of construction companies. She stays connected with industry organizations and abreast of the everchanging landscape of the construction industry so she can keep clients prepared for the future. Catrina uses her knowledge of clients’ businesses and the industry to determine how each decision will impact their future and helps owners and those in management plan for long-term financial success.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) – Member
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) – Former board member
- Vistage International – Member
- Project Help YWCA Metropolitan Chicago – Advisory board member, finance committee member
Areas of Focus
- Proficiency in state-of-the-art accounting software and technology to provide specialized solutions
- Leadership and guidance that will boost her clients into the financial future and set them on the right path for growth
- Leveraging of her construction industry proficiency to deliver results for her clients and impact their bottom line
Education
Northeastern Illinois University- Bachelor degree in accounting
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