Ms. Frye's career is distinguished by her expertise in corporate accounting and her ability to nurture leadership within her teams.
OLATHE, KS, April 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Karen Frye has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Drawing on extensive experience in accounting and human resource management, Ms. Frye has established herself as an adept chief financial officer at Catalyst Orthodontic Group. In this role, she leads a team responsible for collections, insurance, and bookkeeping activities while managing all end-of-year, month, and quarter journal entries and overseeing the company's banking relationships. Additionally, Ms. Frye manages the annual review process, develops and mentors new managers, manages cash flow operations, and coordinates mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Frye first joined Catalyst Orthodontic Group in 2018 as the company's director of finance and accounting. Previously, she owned a bookkeeping business, where she honed her expertise in financial management, and she served as senior corporate accountant, staff accountant, bookkeeper, and human resource manager at Freeman Holdings Group, where she led to the creation of a comprehensive employee handbook that was implemented company-wide. Earlier in her career, Ms. Frye imparted her knowledge as an instructor at Utica School of Commerce and gained experience as an assistant manager at Eckerd Corporation.
Ms. Frye's career is distinguished by her expertise in corporate accounting and her ability to nurture leadership within her teams. She takes pride in mentoring individuals to reach their full potential, exemplified by her guidance of a bookkeeper who advanced to a managerial role and another team member who became an office manager.
The foundation of Ms. Frye's success lies in her solid academic background. She earned a Master of Business Administration in human resources management from State University of New York Polytechnic Institute in 2005 and a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the same institution in 2002. Her academic journey began with an Associate of Occupational Studies in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Utica School of Commerce. These qualifications have been instrumental in her professional development and achievements.
Ms. Frye's commitment to excellence extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is a board member for Women in Dental Support Organization (DSO) and an annual donor to the National Arbor Association. Her philanthropic spirit also includes support for animal welfare organizations. In recognition of her professional impact, she was honored as one of the Top 25 Chief Financial Officers in Kansas by a finance and investment organization in 2023.
Looking ahead, Ms. Frye aspires to leverage her extensive experience within medium-sized companies to transition into larger corporate settings where she can continue to grow professionally. She envisions herself taking on roles such as controller or director and further advancing as a chief financial officer within a more expansive corporate environment.
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