ASSUNTA WALLACE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
E: assunta@smithgardnerinc.com
Ms. Wallace is a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 17 years of leadership experience spanning public accounting, global corporations, franchise operations, and nonprofits. As the CFO of Smith Gardner, Inc., she leads financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and long-range planning to support organizational growth.
DUTIES
Chief Financial Officer
2025 – Present
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Process Optimization
Operational Leadership
Employee Management & Development
BIOGRAPHY
Ms. Wallace is a strategic finance and operations executive with more than 17 years of leadership experience across public accounting, multinational corporations, franchise operations, and nonprofit organizations. Known for her ability to drive financial performance and operational excellence, she excels in complex environments where clarity, collaboration, and results are essential. Her background spans financial planning and analysis, budgeting, organizational
leadership, and cross-functional team development.
Ms. Wallace earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance from St. Joseph’s University and her MBA in Business Administration from Villanova University.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
B.S. Accounting, 1992 St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
MBA Business Administration, 2000 Villanova University, Villanova, PA
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
National Charity League
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Smith Gardner, Inc.
2025 – Present
Pinna, Johnston & Burwell P.A.
2022 – 2025
Shula’s Steak House
2011 – 2013
GlaxoSmithKline
2000 – 2006