Lauren Graves, CPA, ACI

Lauren Graves, CPA, ACI has a diverse and extensive work experience in the accounting field. Lauren currently serves as the Controller at Bank of Burlington, a position they have held since June 2022. Prior to this, Lauren worked at Johnson Lambert LLP, where they held various roles over a span of seven years. Lauren served as an Audit Manager from August 2020 to June 2022, a Senior Audit Associate from August 2017 to August 2020, and an Audit Associate from September 2015 to August 2017.

Before joining Johnson Lambert LLP, Lauren worked as a Teller/Member Service Consultant at VSECU from January 2012 to June 2015. Lauren also gained valuable experience as a Winter Tax Intern at Johnson Lambert LLP from January 2015 to April 2015. Prior to this, they worked as a Tax/Audit Intern at the same company from June 2014 to August 2014. Lauren also served as a Tax Intern at JMM & Associates from January 2014 to April 2014.

Additionally, Lauren has experience working as a Teller at Peoples Trust Company from June 2010 to January 2012, and as a Volunteer Tax Preparer at the IRS from January 2008 to April 2010. These roles have provided their with a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax preparation.

Overall, Lauren Graves has a wealth of experience in audit, tax, and financial services, making their a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional in the field.

Lauren Graves, CPA, ACI holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Vermont, which they obtained from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the same university, for the period of 2010 to 2014. Lauren obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification in August 2016, and later in January 2018, they achieved the Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI) certification from the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE). Additionally, in October 2021, Lauren graduated from the AICPA Leadership Academy, organized by the AICPA.