Colleen James
DirectorBio
Colleen James is a Director at Buxbaum, supporting accounting advisory engagements and senior finance support for organizations with complex reporting and operational requirements.
Her work focuses on financial reporting, accounting advisory, and operational finance support, drawing on more than 15 years of experience leading accounting and finance functions for global organizations. She has held senior roles including Senior Financial Controller and Director of Accounting and Finance, where she was responsible for GAAP-compliant reporting, process improvement, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries including staffing, engineering, technology, and consumer electronics.
Colleen has managed financial operations exceeding $50 million in annual revenue, improved forecasting accuracy, and strengthened reporting and controls in growing organizations. Her background includes hands-on experience with ERP implementations, process optimization, and executive-level financial support, bringing practical insight to advisory engagements.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting — Santa Clara University
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James L. BuxbaumChief Executive OfficerJames L. Buxbaum Profile
Kevin GardenManaging PrincipalKevin Garden Profile
Jay PerlmutterManaging DirectorJay Perlmutter Profile
Leon WuManaging PrincipalLeon Wu Profile
Jon LesherManaging DirectorJon Lesher Profile
Paul BoettcherManaging DirectorPaul Boettcher Profile
Julian BeharManaging DirectorJulian Behar Profile
Anita GharakhanianDirectorAnita Gharakhanian Profile
Eddie AcevesDirectorEddie Aceves Profile
Luke ParedesSenior AssociateLuke Paredes Profile
Colleen JamesDirectorColleen James Profile
Matthew GuzmanManagerMatthew Guzman Profile
Jessica Lugo-JaraSenior AssociateJessica Lugo-Jara Profile
Megan MelkonianChief of StaffMegan Melkonian Profile
Diana BehrensOffice AdministratorDiana Behrens Profile
