Amy Obrien

Background

About Amy Obrien

Finance should enable, not encumber. With over 26 years of experience in accounting, tax, and treasury, I’ve built a career around removing inefficiencies, empowering teams, and aligning financial strategy with business goals. I currently serve as VP, Corporate Controller & Treasurer at Apex Tool Group, LLC, where I lead cross-functional financial operations with a sharp focus on automation, cash management, and continuous improvement. My early years in tax laid the foundation for my technical expertise, but it’s in the last decade—working across accounting, treasury, and tax—that I found my true passion: building scalable systems that drive clarity and confidence in decision-making. Whether it’s restructuring and refinancing debt, automating intercompany tools, or transforming the month-end close through journal entry automation—I thrive on finding smarter, faster ways to get finance working for the business. I’m also a committed mentor and coach, supporting emerging finance professionals to grow their confidence, capabilities, and careers. Specialties: Financial Leadership | Process Automation | Tax Strategy | GAAP | M&A Support | Treasury Management | Audit Readiness | CPA | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Coaching & Development