Klitaya Wahlquist, CPA

Klitaya Wahlquist, CPA has a strong background in accounting and finance. Klitaya is currently serving as the SVP Controller at johnnie-O, a position they have held since June 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Vice President Controller at the same company from January 2018 to June 2022, and as a Controller from January 2015 to January 2018.

Before joining johnnie-O, Klitaya worked as a Consultant - Controller at Denim Lounge Inc. from October 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, they gained extensive experience at WDC & Associates, LLP - Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, where they served as a Senior Manager from 1990 to 2009. Klitaya also worked as the West Coast Controller at Cabot, Cabot & Forbes from November 1987 to December 1990.

Klitaya started their career as a Senior auditor at EY in 1984 and worked there until 1987. Klitaya began their professional journey as an Audit Staff at Deloitte in 1981 and worked there until June 1984.

Overall, Klitaya possesses a wealth of experience in accounting and finance, with a focus on managerial and controller roles.

Klitaya Wahlquist, CPA, obtained an Advanced Professional Certificate in Measuring and Improving Business Performance from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in 2015. Klitaya also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from California State University, Long Beach. In addition to their degrees, Klitaya has obtained several certifications, including membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs/CalCPA Education Foundation. Klitaya is also a Certified Public Accountant registered with the California Board of Accountancy and holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation from the AICPA.