Candace Smith

Candace Smith is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Controller at TEAL since March 2023, having previously held the role of Senior Accounting Manager within the same company from November 2020 to August 2022. Candace's extensive background includes positions as Accounting Manager I and Senior Accountant at TEAL, Contract Accountant at Accurate Methods Consulting, and Supervisor of Lease Accounting at ABM Industries. Significant accomplishments include managing lease accounting for over 300 locations, leading key projects such as the implementation of ASC 842 Lease Accounting Guideline, and contributing to software upgrades. Candace's earlier roles span various accounting responsibilities at companies like Hunting Energy Services, Boardwalk Pipeline Partner, Sutherland Global Services, and Coastal Securities, emphasizing strong skills in financial analysis, reporting, and project management. Candace holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.