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Umair
Ansari
Chief Accounting Officer
US Mobile
Umair Ansari is a Chartered Accountant whose career has spanned continents, industries, and growth curves that bend sharply upward. He began at Deloitte as an external auditor, gaining a rigorous financial foundation before pivoting to freelance consulting, where he built an international client base from Pakistan and developed a sharp instinct for strategy and value creation. An unexpected connection on Upwork led to a life-changing opportunity with US Mobile. After securing an H-1B visa, Umair relocated to the United States in 2014 and became part of the company’s early growth journey. Over the past decade, he has helped scale US Mobile from startup to a $300 million ARR telecom disruptor, now the only U.S. carrier with access across all three major networks. Today, Umair leads global finance operations supporting a 700-person team across North America and Pakistan, while championing AI-driven innovation and cross-border execution to power the company’s next phase of growth.
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07 May 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Controllers at the crossroads: Leading through business model change
Companies are evolving from product-led to subscription, domestic to global, or bootstrapped to PE-backed; controllers play a critical role in translating financial reality into strategic insight. This session explores how to anticipate and respond to shifts in revenue models, cost structures, and organizational priorities, while maintaining control, compliance, and actionable reporting. Real-world case studies will highlight how controllers influence decision-making during periods of transformation. Key Takeaways: - Adapt reporting and forecasting to support new business models - Identify financial levers and risks during transformation - Communicate insights effectively to leadership to shape strategic outcomes