Monique Pacheco, the illustrious Director of Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, and SOX Compliance at EMCORE Corporation, has been a beacon of excellence in the accounting and financial reporting realm for over 13 years. Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she has transformed the world of compliance with her unparalleled expertise and an infectious passion for financial analysis. Monique is not just a CPA; she’s a maestro orchestrating complex ICOFR environments like a seasoned conductor leading an orchestra.

With stints at one of the Big Four firms under her belt, she seamlessly transitioned from external auditor to internal superstar at EMCORE. There, she crafted SEC and SOX reporting databases on Workiva that even software engineers envy! Her work is so meticulous that even spreadsheets take notes from her reports. As if that weren"t enough, Monique has led teams through external audits while keeping her sense of humor intact—no small feat in this industry!

Her knack for demystifying technical accounting topics would make her the go-to wizard in any company’s financial department. She tirelessly researches while drafting policies that could easily double as bestsellers on Amazon! Always hungry for growth opportunities in technical accounting and financial planning, Monique is both a leader and an innovator—making waves wherever she goes.

When not conquering compliance challenges or dazzling boards of directors with her insights into acquisition accounting and revenue recognition (yawn!), you might find Monique sipping coffee while plotting world domination through impeccable fiscal responsibility. After all, behind every successful corporation stands a woman who knows how to balance both books and fun!