As Chief Accounting Officer, Grant is responsible for Global Accounting, Payroll, Treasury and Tax Operations at Emburse. As an innovative and strategically focused financial leader, Grant has held over 30 years of Accounting, Payroll, Tax and Treasury positions from start-up to large public global companies. Prior to joining Emburse, Grant was the Vice President, Accounting and Global Controller for Absolute Software where he managed through the acquisition of Absolute by Crosspoint Capital.

Grant has also held finance leadership positions where he was responsible for scaling finance operations at Amobee, Sage and Symantec. The majority of Gant's career was spent at AT&T, Inc., where he held multiple finance leadership roles as a participant in their Leadership Development Program. Grant began his career as an auditor at Deloitte where he focused on clients in financial services, software and telecommunications.

Grant was also appointed as the Budget Committee Chairman to the Commission on Management and Productivity, established by the state of Missouri Governor to identify cost savings, improve management operations and customer service.

Grant holds a BSBA in Accounting from St. Louis University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.

What’s your why?

It is rooted in a passion for fostering collaborative environments where teams feel empowered and engaged to reach their full potential. I believe that leadership is about transparency and authenticity, and I strive to coach and mentor others by encouraging inquisitive thinking and open dialogue. By creating a space where people feel heard and valued, I aim to inspire growth and building lasting relationships, ultimately driving collective success.