Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), a provider of portfolio optimization solutions for asset-based lenders and lease finance companies, announced the appointment of Leslie Skwara as Vice President of Finance. The appointment reflects ACS's commitment to building a strong operational foundation for continued innovation and growth.

Skwara joins ACS with a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and sustainable growth in innovation-focused companies. Most recently as VP of Operations and Finance at Mongoose Research, she partnered with the executive team to achieve a 20% improvement in operational efficiency while maintaining over 90% client retention during a period of rapid expansion.

"Leslie's ability to translate strategic vision into operational excellence makes her the ideal leader to help drive ACS's next phase of growth," said Brian Noble, CEO of Asset Compliant Solutions. "Her demonstrated success in building scalable operations while fostering innovation will be invaluable as we continue to expand our solutions for complex portfolio challenges."

Throughout her career, Skwara has specialized in helping innovation-driven companies achieve their growth potential through strategic financial management and operational optimization. At Mongoose, she led cross-functional initiatives that streamlined operations, enhanced service delivery, and improved customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs by 15%. Her leadership in implementing new project management methodologies resulted in faster delivery times and strengthened collaboration across teams.

"ACS's commitment to solving complex challenges through innovation really resonates with my passion for helping companies reach their full potential," said Skwara. "The company's focus on developing creative solutions while maintaining strong financial discipline creates an exciting opportunity to build on my experience driving growth in technology-enabled businesses. I'm particularly drawn to ACS's culture of continuous improvement and its dedication to delivering exceptional value to clients."

Prior to Mongoose, Skwara held senior operations and finance roles at family-owned businesses, where she consistently demonstrated her ability to build and lead high-performing teams while driving operational excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University at Buffalo, an Associate degree in Business Management from Erie Community College, and a Certificate in Business Analytics from eCornell.