Starla Ackley
About Starla Ackley
Starla Ackley is the Senior Manager of Accounts Payable at Automation Anywhere, with over 30 years of experience in accounting and managerial roles across various sectors.
Current Role at Automation Anywhere
Starla Ackley currently serves as the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable at Automation Anywhere. Her role is based in San Jose, California, although she operates remotely. She has been with Automation Anywhere since 2018, initially joining as an Accounts Payable Manager. Her responsibilities include overseeing the accounts payable processes and ensuring the organization’s financial obligations are met efficiently.
Previous Roles in Accounts Payable Management
Starla Ackley has extensive experience in accounts payable management. Before her current role at Automation Anywhere, she worked as an Accounts Payable Manager at MiaSole from 2014 to 2018 in Santa Clara, CA. She also served as a Senior AP Accountant at iPass from 2012 to 2014 in Redwood Shores, CA. Additionally, she has held accounts payable roles at companies like Smith & Hawken and General Magic, further broadening her expertise in this domain.
Experience in Investor Relations and Client Development
Starla Ackley’s career includes roles outside traditional accounting. She worked as an Investor Relations Manager at Certicom from 2000 to 2001 and as Manager, Client Development at Lavante, Inc. in 2012. These roles allowed her to diversify her skills and gain experience in investor relations and client management, adding depth to her professional background.
Educational Background in Theology and Biblical Studies
Starla Ackley holds a Master of Arts in Theology-Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, which she completed between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Gordon College, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. This unique educational background highlights her interest in religious studies, complementing her extensive career in accounting and management.
Diverse Career Path and Industry Experience
With over 30 years of experience, Starla Ackley has worked in both religious and corporate sectors. She served as the Director of Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church from 2008 to 2010 and as a part-time Assistant Manager at Gymboree from 2005 to 2008. Her career demonstrates a notable transition from youth ministry and retail management to senior positions in accounting and payable management.