Edwine Alphonse
Senior Controller, Ramp
Born and raised in Haiti, Edwine has lived in Canada, France, Grand Cayman, and currently resides in Boston with her family. She is a CPA and has had many leadership roles at EY, PwC, and Circle. She joined Ramp in March 2021 as our first controller.
Articles by Edwine Alphonse
Closing the books: How Ramp prepares for a smooth annual close
Closing the books can be a stressful task for financial professionals. Learn how Ramp prepares for a smooth annual close with our five-week plan.
Before you offshore accounting, automate
Many controllers are responding to staffing challenges by outsourcing or offshoring accounting work. But there’s an underused strategy that finance leaders should consider more seriously to improve efficiency: automation. Many teams already automate—but they’re not fully utilizing the technology, which means they're leaving valuable time and money on the table.
What is accounts receivable? Examples, process, and tips
Accounts receivable (AR) are unpaid invoices or money owed to a business for goods/services on credit. Learn how AR works with examples to improve cash flow.
10 steps for a successful month-end close process
Develop tactics and techniques to complete a streamlined month-end close process. This will ensure reliable financial information and timely decisions.
Building Ramp’s accounting function: Four lessons from my first 1000 days
Recently, Ramp turned five. Many have wondered how my role has evolved since joining Ramp in March 2021 as the first controller. While my overarching goal of telling Ramp’s financial story remains the same, the team and processes that enable us to tell our story have changed significantly in the past three years. In this post, I’ll share how we've built and scaled a high-performing accounting team.
How to find a small business accountant
Outsourced accounting firms offer a popular alternative to hiring an onsite employee. But how do you find the right small business accountant? Read this guide to learn how.