Meet Distillery: Torie Sutton, World Head of Finance

Our distinctive group members are the driving pressure behind all that we do at Distillery, and so they really deserve recognition!

In our “Meet Distillery” sequence, we introduce you to a few of the proficient specialists who assist us (and our companions) convey concepts to life.

At the moment, we’d prefer to introduce Torie, our superb World Head of Finance!

Introduce your self, your background/experience, and your place at Distillery

I’m a finance and accounting skilled with 18 years of expertise, 13 years {of professional} companies expertise. I’ve been a advisor and have Large 4 expertise.  I maintain a CPA license however have a deep love for Finance. I’m Distillery’s World Head of Finance. The Accounting and Finance features roll as much as me. I joined Distillery October 2022.

Given your work expertise, what are your largest strengths that you simply convey to your position at Distillery?

Efficiency and course of enchancment are my biggest strengths that I convey to Distillery. My capability to evaluate an organization’s present state, future objectives and create a plan that addresses quick time period and long run dangers, prices, and advantages is one thing an organization in development stage wants.

What has been your favourite half about being on the Distillery group?

The individuals. I’ve a tremendous group of direct reviews and my friends have been a pleasure to work with. 

What are some expertise or subjects you’re studying about proper now?

Inflation/economics in LaTam

What’s your secret work-related “pet peeve” associated to your position/trade that doesn’t actually matter however drives you loopy?

Identical day conferences. I usually have already got my day deliberate earlier than everybody else will get up. 

Espresso or tea? What number of cups in a typical workday? 

I like each however my default is espresso. I devour a number of cups a day. On common about 3.

What do you get pleasure from doing outdoors of labor? 

I get pleasure from aggressive bowling. I’m at present working with a bowling coach to proceed to enhance my bowling in order that I carry out higher at tournaments. 

What are three to 5 hashtags that describe you (each personally and professionally)?

#FiscalResponsibility 

What’s your most-used/favourite emoji? 

🥰🫣

What’s your favourite guide (or what are you at present studying)?

I’m at present studying The Misadventures of Awkward Black Lady

What’s your splendid trip (or what trip did you final take)?

My splendid trip entails a seaside and nice seafood. I don’t want any excursions. Simply napping on a seaside with meals and refreshing drinks in between. My final trip was to Punta Cana, DR

What languages are you able to communicate?

English and AAVE

If you happen to may stay in any metropolis, the place would it not be?

I don’t know however I’m excited by residing in a number of totally different cities for 3-4 months over the following few years to find out the place my husband and I’ll stay as soon as the children are out of the home. We’re open to solutions so as to add to our checklist. Portugal is likely one of the international locations to probe for now.

 

Distillery is fortunate to have somebody like Torie on our group. She brings not solely a ardour for Funds, but additionally a deep dedication to taking her position to new heights. We are able to’t wait to see all of the superb issues she is going to proceed to perform and contribute to our development and success. Thanks for being such an superior a part of our group, Torie!