Katie Longley
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Katie Longley is a seasoned financial executive with 20 years of comprehensive experience in finance and operations.
Most recently serving as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Elms College, a liberal arts institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to driving organizational success through innovative financial strategies and cross-functional collaboration. In her role at Elms College, Katie provided strategic leadership and oversaw key functional areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, and Public Safety.
Prior to her role at Elms College, Katie was an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and subsequently held various positions at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX, including Associate Vice President of Finance, Controller, Tax Director, and Senior Accountant. Throughout her tenure, she played a pivotal role in streamlining financial operations, enhancing compliance measures, and implementing operating efficiencies.
Katie holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Abilene Christian University, and is also a certified public accountant.