Kara Basurto, Cpa Cia
About Kara Basurto, Cpa Cia
Kara Basurto is a Certified Public Accountant and Chief Financial Officer, who co-founded Risen, LLC in 2015. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various positions at notable organizations including Microsoft and Providence St. Joseph Health.
Current Role as CFO and Co-Founder
Kara Basurto serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder of Risen, LLC, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic direction of the company. Her extensive background in finance and accounting supports her leadership in managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience at A Place for Mom
Kara Basurto worked at A Place for Mom as the Interim Vice President Controller from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Seattle, Washington, she managed financial reporting and accounting processes, contributing to the organization's financial health and operational efficiency.
Professional Background in Healthcare and Technology
Kara Basurto has a diverse professional background, having held various accounting and finance roles in healthcare and technology sectors. She served as Accounting Manager at Tuality Healthcare from 2004 to 2006 and as Controller at Evergreen Healthcare from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she worked at Microsoft in several senior finance positions from 2008 to 2014, including Senior Accounting Manager and Senior Acquisition Accounting Manager.
Education and Credentials
Kara Basurto earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from San Jose State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and also holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, which reflects her expertise in accounting and internal auditing practices.
Consulting and Early Career Experience
In addition to her long-term roles, Kara Basurto has experience as a consultant, notably working as an Interim Consultant for Sound Physicians in 2019. Her early career included a position as a Tax Accountant at Mohler, Nixon & Williams in 1997, where she gained foundational skills in tax accounting and compliance.