Ross Hardy

Background

Job Description

Lead cross-functional initiatives that help clients modernize their finance, accounting, and treasury operations. This work spans strategic assessments, technology enablement, and operating model design, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes through data-driven insights and industry-leading practices. Partners with clients to navigate complex transformation journeys, transactions, and technology enhancements, often serving as a bridge between finance, IT, and executive leadership.

Company Description

EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy, tax, and transaction services. The Assurance Advisory group helps clients transform their finance, accounting, treasury functions through technology, operating model redesign, and risk management strategies—enabling finance teams to become more strategic, data-driven, and resilient.

Employment History

Over a decade of experience in Assurance advisory and financial transformation. Joined EY’s Global Treasury Services practice in Seattle, WA. Previously held roles in corporate finance and treasury operations, with a focus on FX, liquidity, and systems integration

Education

MBA from University of Massachusetts Amherst
BS in Accounting from Oklahoma State University; 

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Help students understand what a career in professional services looks like and can offer; help mentees get a clear picture of Big4 Advisory work and hone their vision of their future career.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual) - On or near campus

Additional Information

Key contributor to EY’s AI in Finance initiative, helping shape action plans for Assurance Advisory with a focus on TMT sector coverage