Leigh Brainard

Leigh Brainard is an experienced financial professional with over a decade of expertise in accounting and financial reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst and previously as an Accounting Operations Manager at First Western Trust since February 2020, Leigh has led month-end close processes and streamlined reporting practices. Prior roles include Accounting Supervisor and Lead Accountant at First Western Trust, where responsibilities ranged from overseeing revenue cycles to producing regulatory reports. Additional experience includes positions at W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, CIBER, Inc., and Swanson Rink, emphasizing skills in reconciliation, payroll processing, and financial analysis. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver.