Lauren Coles

Accounting & CFO Advisory Director

Lauren works with early and mid-stage venture backed companies serving as Director of Finance. She has experience with companies in a number of industries including artificial intelligence, software-as-a-service (SaaS), traditional software, hardware and nonprofit.

Lauren specializes in managing start up operations, accounting processes and working with clients to identify risk areas. Lauren’s experience includes overseeing the month-end close process, preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, consolidations, audit preparation and due diligence. Lauren also works closely with management to create technical memos, operating plans and board of director reports. Lauren strives to build strong relationships and trust to ensure success for the client.

• B.S. Accountancy from California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)