Christina Wiater is the Senior Vice President and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer at Acadian Asset Management Inc., a leading global quantitative investment manager. In this critical role, she oversees all financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance functions, ensuring the firm's fiscal integrity and regulatory adherence across its international operations. With more than 20 years of experience in finance and asset management, Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Boston College and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), complemented by her MBA from Northeastern University. Her professional journey began at Deloitte & Touche, where she advanced to audit manager, gaining deep expertise in SEC reporting and internal controls for investment firms. Joining Acadian in 2010 as Vice President of Finance, she quickly rose through the ranks due to her strategic acumen, leading initiatives that streamlined financial processes and integrated advanced analytics tools, resulting in a 25% reduction in reporting cycle times and enhanced data accuracy. Under Christina’s leadership, Acadian has navigated complex market expansions and regulatory changes seamlessly, including the successful launch of new fund structures in Europe and Asia. Her achievements include spearheading cost-saving measures that preserved over $5 million annually and earning the CFA Institute’s Financial Leadership Award in 2022. Christina’s commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and innovation continues to drive Acadian’s operational excellence and long-term growth.