Laura Klein, M Acc, Cpa
About Laura Klein, M Acc, Cpa
Laura Klein, M Acc, CPA, is the Associate Director of Corporate Financial Reporting and Consolidations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey.
Current Title and Role
Laura Klein serves as the Associate Director of Corporate Financial Reporting and Consolidations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In her role, she oversees the Cash Flow and Balance Sheet teams and supports the SEC Reporting team. She manages a group of over 20 professionals across two workstreams and is involved in running the Accounting Development Program, a three-year rotational program for university graduates.
Previous Experience at The Siegfried Group
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Laura Klein worked at The Siegfried Group as a Manager and Team Leader from 2015 to 2020. During her five-year tenure, she provided leadership advisory and coaching to a team of over eight professionals. Her role included enhancing team performance and developing talent within the group.
Background at Grant Thornton LLP
Laura Klein worked as a Senior Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, she was responsible for leading audit projects and delivering quality assurance services to clients. Her work contributed to maintaining high standards of financial reporting and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Laura Klein has an academic background in Accounting, Finance, French, and Legal Studies. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She then pursued a Master's degree in Accounting from the same institution, completing it between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, she spent 11 months studying International Business at Sciences Po. Her educational achievements have equipped her with comprehensive skills in financial management and reporting.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Laura Klein has a range of personal interests that include traveling, reading, and engaging in DIY projects. She has visited over 25 countries and five continents, with memorable trips to South Africa, Mozambique, Australia, France, Peru, and Iceland. She reads an average of 52 books per year and enjoys riding her Peloton bike. Laura also loves trying new restaurants around Philadelphia with her husband and friends.