Maegan Cloutier Chief Financial Officer

How long have you been with PFS and what is your current role?

I joined PFS as a contractor back in 2009 and took a full-time role as Chief Financial Officer in May 2015.

What does a typical day look like in your job?

“Typical” isn’t in PFS’ vocabulary, which is half the fun. Fall is all about budgets, spring includes ESOP plan work from the prior year, and the months in between are a mix of cost proposals, forecasting, cash flow reviews, investment tracking, and partnering across PFS on all things finance. And no matter what’s happening, I always make time for lunch with the office dogs.

What do you enjoy most about your work here?

It always comes down to the people. PFS is full of high achievers. Working alongside such smart, supportive, and driven colleagues is truly what I enjoy most about PFS.

What experience or education got you involved with PFS?

I initially began working with PFS as a contractor during a government audit. During that time, I gained a deep appreciation for both the team and the work they were doing. I found myself really enjoying both the environment and the mission of PFS. That experience ultimately led me to accept the CFO position in 2015.

Do you have a favorite memory or project from your time with PFS? If so, can you tell us about it?

While financial projects don’t always have a reputation for being especially exciting, they can be very rewarding. I find a great deal of satisfaction in completing major efforts like compiling PFS labor budgets for the annual program plan, and then seeing funding come through to support another year of the work we’ve planned. Similarly, supporting several accounting system transitions and watching them begin to produce more accessible, meaningful data has been fulfilling. Outside of specific projects, one of my favorite PFS memories was traveling to Greenland to support the Running of the Moskus.