Influential Women: Chérie Smith, Senior Staff Accountant Driving Excellence In Nonprofit And Corporate Accounting

Faith-Driven Accounting and Finance Professional Combines Expertise, Integrity, and Service to Support Organizational Missions

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Chérie Smith, MBA, CNAP, is a seasoned accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in Nonprofit and Corporate accounting & finance. She currently serves as a Senior Staff Accountant as an Independent Contractor, providing expertise in financial reporting, grant management, bookkeeping and payroll operations to a wide range of clients. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Chérie has held key accounting roles across both private and nonprofit sectors, earning a reputation for accuracy, diligence, and strategic insight.

Why it matters

Chérie's story highlights the important contributions women are making in the accounting and finance industry, particularly in supporting the missions of nonprofit organizations. Her dedication to combining technical expertise with strategic thinking and a values-driven approach serves as an inspiration for young women entering the field.

The details

Chérie holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management and is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) earned at Wegner CPAs, demonstrating her specialized proficiency in nonprofit accounting and financial management. Known for her analytical acumen, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to continuous improvement, she is dedicated to helping organizations maintain financial integrity while achieving their missions.

  • Chérie has held key accounting roles across both private and nonprofit sectors for more than two decades.
  • Chérie earned her MBA in Accounting and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.
  • Chérie earned her Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) certification at Wegner CPAs.

The players

Chérie Smith

A seasoned accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in Nonprofit and Corporate accounting & finance, currently serving as a Senior Staff Accountant as an Independent Contractor.

Keller Graduate School of Management

The institution where Chérie earned her MBA in Accounting and Finance.

Wegner CPAs

The organization where Chérie earned her Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) certification.

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What they’re saying

“If you love what you do, you will never feel like you are not fulfilling your professional purpose. There will be challenges yet, you will overcome them with joy!”

— Chérie Smith, Senior Staff Accountant

The takeaway

Chérie Smith's story demonstrates how women can make a significant impact in the accounting and finance industry, particularly in the nonprofit sector, by combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a values-driven approach. Her dedication to helping organizations maintain financial integrity while achieving their missions serves as an inspiration for young women entering the field.