Caroline Stovall

Caroline Stovall leads Armanino’s Consulting practice, focusing on helping organizations achieve strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformational results. Her work spans a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, family office, private equity, and healthcare. Caroline’s team delivers a full suite of consulting services—from business transformation and M&A integration to financial operations, system modernization, and shared services. Her typical clients are Fortune 500 companies, private equity portfolio firms, and high-growth startups seeking to navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and realize measurable impact.

Caroline is recognized for her expertise in streamlining processes, building scalable solutions, and leading large-scale change initiatives. She specializes in centralizing accounting functions, implementing automation and shared service centers, and guiding organizations through IPO readiness, carve-outs, and acquisition integrations. Caroline’s analytical approach and business acumen enable her to solve complex challenges, such as eliminating manual work through technology-driven solutions, ensuring seamless financial transitions, and aligning finance operations with long-term business goals. Her career is distinguished by a blend of global and Big Four experience.

Caroline began her professional journey at KPMG and BDO, where she managed complex audits and contributed to the National Technical Department in London. This foundation gave her a unique perspective on international standards and best practices, which she leverages today to serve Armanino’s clients. After founding Great Northern Advisory and integrating her team into Armanino, Caroline expanded the firm’s national consulting capabilities and continues to shape innovative solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

Caroline is a Chartered Accountant (ACA), a credential that underscores her technical expertise and commitment to excellence. She is also recognized for her leadership and thought partnership, having been featured in industry publications and invited to speak at professional events. Her collaborative, results-oriented approach and third-party endorsements make her a trusted advisor for organizations seeking transformation and sustainable growth.