Elyse Bender

Elyse Bender, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Elyse currently holds the position of Vice President Operations at Fortiviti, a role they assumed in November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the CFO - Client Services at the same company from March 2021 to November 2021.

Before joining Fortiviti, Elyse worked as an Associate at The DVS Group from November 2020 to March 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, Elyse worked at BKD CPAs & Advisors, starting as an Audit Associate in January 2015 and progressing to the role of Senior Associate, Senior Associate II, and eventually Manager. Their tenure at BKD CPAs & Advisors ended in November 2020.

Elyse gained early career experience as a Staff Accountant intern at Fortiviti from January 2014 to January 2015.

Prior to entering the accounting field, Elyse worked in the service industry, holding positions such as Bartender at Sporting Kansas City from May 2011 to January 2015, Server at Kona Grill from August 2013 to January 2014, and Administrative Assistant at Decorative Concrete Supply from 2010 to January 2015.

Elyse Bender, CPA completed their education with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting and Marketing from The University of Kansas, where they attended from 2009 to 2013. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, which they obtained between the years 2013 and 2014.