Mary Jo Tracy

Controller

Mary Jo is a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 20 years of experience leading corporate finance teams through complex financial operations, M&A transactions, and strategic business transformations. With a proven track record of success in both venture-backed startups and established organizations.

Prior to joining Book+Street, she served as Director of Treasury at Danimer Scientific, Mary Jo managed banking relationships and optimized cash management strategies for the company, overseeing 32 bank accounts across multiple entities. She was instrumental in streamlining intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with loan agreements.

Prior to that, she served as VP of Finance & Operations at Novomer, Inc., where she played a key role in the $152 million acquisition by Danimer Scientific, overseeing financial audits, tax reporting, and operational integrations.

Mary Jo has also held senior finance positions at Sirrus, Inc. (acquired by Nippon Shokubai), Cohesion (acquired by ALTA IT Services), and Chiquita, where she led financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and post-acquisition integrations. Her deep expertise spans across accounting, treasury, risk management, and strategic financial planning, enabling her to effectively guide companies through periods of transition and growth.

Throughout her career, Mary Jo has played a pivotal role in driving successful mergers and acquisitions, having led finance teams on both buy-side and sell-side integrations, contributing to multimillion-dollar transactions with companies in the chemical, technology, and manufacturing sectors.

Mary Jo holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Miami University.