Laura Coakley, CPA, MBA has extensive work experience in accounting and finance. Laura began their career in 1986 at The Sterling Group as an Expense Controller, where they managed expenses for the company. In 1991, they joined Hifi Buys, Inc. as an Assistant Controller, where they provided support in accounting and financial operations. In 1997, Laura joined GSOC as a Controller. In this role, they directed various financial functions such as accounting, finance, tax, treasury, budgeting, and reporting. Laura also developed control systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and provided recommendations for the company's long-term financial strategy to senior management and the Board of Directors.
Laura Coakley, CPA, MBA, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Kennesaw State University in the years 1994 to 1997. Laura further pursued their education and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, Laura Coakley holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), although the specific institution and year of obtaining the certification are not mentioned.
September, 1997 - present