Kristen Benzel

Kristen Benzel, CPA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 14 years. Kristen currently holds the position of Director of Accounting at Lyell Immunopharma, starting in October 2022. Prior to their current role, Kristen served as the Associate Director of Accounting at Lyell Immunopharma from May 2019 to September 2022.

Before joining Lyell Immunopharma, Kristen worked as the Finance & Accounting Manager at Tideworks Technology from April 2015 to May 2019. Kristen also held the position of Assistant Controller at Geonerco Management, LLC from January 2014 to March 2015.

Kristen began their career as an Audit Associate at Clark Nuber PS in January 2011, where they worked until 2013. Prior to that, they served as an Audit Staff at Moss Adams LLP from 2007 to 2009.

Kristen's extensive experience in accounting and finance showcases their expertise in managing financial operations and providing audit services.

Kristen Benzel, CPA's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and History from Linfield University (2004-2008). In 2017, they also completed a course called "Leading with Finance" at the Harvard Business School Online.