Sefanit Yilma Bethune

Sefanit Yilma Bethune, CPA, currently serves as the Controller at Thistle since February 2023. Prior to this role, Sefanit worked at Thrive Market from October 2018 to January 2023, where responsibilities included Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager. Earlier experience includes roles as Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant at TOMS, as well as Senior Financial Analyst at Mattel. Sefanit began a professional journey at Nike in various capacities, including Consultant in the Corporate Accounting Department and Project Lead in the Global Internal Audit Department. The career began at PwC as a Senior Associate in the Assurance Practice. Sefanit holds a Master's degree in Public Management with a focus on Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Management from Carlow University.