Meet Distillery: Torie Sutton, World Head of Finance

Our distinctive workforce members are the driving pressure behind all that we do at Distillery, and so they really deserve recognition!
In our “Meet Distillery” sequence, we introduce you to a few of the gifted specialists who assist us (and our companions) deliver concepts to life.
Immediately, we’d prefer to introduce Torie, our superb World Head of Finance!
Introduce your self, your background/experience, and your place at Distillery
I’m a finance and accounting skilled with 18 years of expertise, 13 years {of professional} companies expertise. I’ve been a marketing consultant and have Massive 4 expertise. I maintain a CPA license however have a deep love for Finance. I’m Distillery’s World Head of Finance. The Accounting and Finance capabilities roll as much as me. I joined Distillery October 2022.
Given your work expertise, what are your greatest strengths that you just deliver to your position at Distillery?
Efficiency and course of enchancment are my best strengths that I deliver to Distillery. My means to evaluate an organization’s present state, future targets and create a plan that addresses brief time period and long run dangers, prices, and advantages is one thing an organization in progress stage wants.
What has been your favourite half about being on the Distillery workforce?
The folks. I’ve a tremendous workforce of direct studies and my friends have been a pleasure to work with.
What are some expertise or subjects you’re studying about proper now?
Inflation/economics in LaTam
What’s your secret work-related “pet peeve” associated to your position/business that doesn’t actually matter however drives you loopy?
Identical day conferences. I typically have already got my day deliberate earlier than everybody else will get up.
Espresso or tea? What number of cups in a typical workday?
I like each however my default is espresso. I devour a number of cups a day. On common about 3.
What do you get pleasure from doing exterior of labor?
I get pleasure from aggressive bowling. I’m at present working with a bowling coach to proceed to enhance my bowling in order that I carry out higher at tournaments.
What are three to 5 hashtags that describe you (each personally and professionally)?
#FiscalResponsibility
What’s your most-used/favourite emoji?
🥰🫣
What’s your favourite e-book (or what are you at present studying)?
I’m at present studying The Misadventures of Awkward Black Woman
What’s your very best trip (or what trip did you final take)?
My very best trip includes a seashore and nice seafood. I don’t want any excursions. Simply napping on a seashore with meals and refreshing drinks in between. My final trip was to Punta Cana, DR
What languages are you able to communicate?
English and AAVE
In the event you might dwell in any metropolis, the place would it not be?
I don’t know however I’m eager about dwelling in just a few totally different cities for 3-4 months over the following few years to find out the place my husband and I’ll dwell as soon as the youngsters are out of the home. We’re open to recommendations so as to add to our listing. Portugal is among the nations to probe for now.
Distillery is fortunate to have somebody like Torie on our workforce. She brings not solely a ardour for Funds, but in addition a deep dedication to taking her position to new heights. We are able to’t wait to see all of the superb issues she’s going to proceed to perform and contribute to our progress and success. Thanks for being such an superior a part of our workforce, Torie!