EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Joe Ayers joined Epicor Software in March 2021 and currently leads business operations, financial planning, corporate development (M&A), business intelligence/analytics, accounting, treasury, internal audit, and strategic programs. Joe has a specialized focus on scaling software companies both financially and operationally, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across strategic finance, audit & accounting, SEC reporting and compliance, M&A, global business operations, late-stage startups, and private equity.
Before his role at Epicor, Joe began his career in the Audit practice at KPMG, specializing in private and Fortune 1000 public company audits. He subsequently joined PG&E to focus on SEC reporting and technical accounting, then moved to Lithium Technologies to lead the revenue accounting and operations functions. During Lithium's transition from Venture Capital to Private Equity (now rebranded as Khoros), Joe expanded his role from chief of staff to the CEO to lead the finance operations functions.
Joe holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bob Jones University. Additionally, Joe is a CPA (inactive) and has completed the Harvard Business Analytics Program, an 18-month program focused on leadership strategies for the future of business analytics.
