Lauren R. Lee

Lauren R. Lee, MBA, has gained extensive experience in the field of accounting and finance throughout their career. Lauren R. is currently serving as the Executive Vice President & Controller at Civitas Senior Living since March 2023. In this role, they have successfully implemented a five-business day close for over 160 entities and introduced AP automation and a petty cash system.

Prior to their current position, Lauren held the role of Controller at Civitas Senior Living from March 2019 to February 2023. During this time, they implemented AP automation through a partnership with Paymerang and introduced a petty cash system in collaboration with Capital One Card. Lauren R. also oversaw aggregate financial and operational data from various areas such as PR, AR, AP, FA, and tax. In addition, they prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and responded to auditors' requests for documentation and schedules.

In addition to their work at Civitas Senior Living, Lauren also worked as an Accounting Consultant for multiple entities since March 2016. In this role, they provided accounting services for various industries, including interior design, construction/development, advertising, office space, agency staffing, storage/warehouse, real estate investment, and event venues. Lauren R.'sresponsibilities included supervising month-end processes, reviewing and approving accounting entries, reviewing financial statements, and managing annual audits, tax returns, and K1 distributions.

Lauren's work experience also includes a role as Controller at 2M Crossings LLC from December 2014 to August 2015. In this position, they performed various accounting tasks such as bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, fuel reconciliation, and fixed asset management. Lauren R. also prepared tax forms, conducted month-end financial responsibilities, and managed job costing and treasury management.

Overall, Lauren's work experience showcases their strong expertise in financial management, accounting processes, and team leadership.

Lauren R. Lee has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Global Business from The University of Dallas. Prior to their MBA, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Centenary College of Louisiana. In addition to their degrees, Lauren holds a certification as a Procore Certified: Associate from Procore Technologies, which they obtained in April 2016.