Rachel Au

Consultant

Supporting higher education finance teams with servant-hearted clarity and sustainable results.

Rachel began her higher education career in 2014 as a graduate assistant at Arizona State University and has since served in senior finance leadership roles at private universities and seminaries, including CFO, Interim Controller, Accounting Manager, and Student Accounts Director. Her experience includes audit support, endowment and investment accounting, and leading clean-ups of long-standing accounting and reporting challenges.

As a consultant with CFO Colleague, Rachel most often supports institutions through interim controller and senior finance leadership engagements. She specializes in stabilizing accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, modernizing reporting processes, and providing practical tools to support sound decision-making. Known for her servant-hearted approach and steady presence, Rachel brings calm, clarity, and practical forward progress during seasons of transition or audit pressure.

Rachel holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from Arizona State University.

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