Leslie Kaniecki, Cpa, MBA
About Leslie Kaniecki, Cpa, MBA
Leslie Kaniecki is a Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant with over 23 years of experience at Coalfire Systems Inc. She specializes in tax, accounting, and financial advisory services for growing companies, with expertise in SEC reporting and IT audit coordination.
Work at Coalfire
Leslie Kaniecki has been employed at Coalfire Systems Inc since 2001, serving as a Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant. In this role, she provides on-demand tax, accounting, and financial advisory services tailored to the needs of rapidly growing companies. Her responsibilities include coordinating IT audit specialists with CPA auditors to ensure comprehensive technical testing on IT general controls for SOC reporting. Kaniecki's extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance supports the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in financial practices.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Kaniecki holds an MBA in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management, which she completed from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wyoming in 1983, and an Associate of Science in Business from Casper College in 1982. Kaniecki's educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance. She specializes in SEC reporting filings, including 10Q and 10K, and has extensive knowledge in implementing mid-range accounting enterprise software.
Background
Leslie Kaniecki has a diverse background in accounting and finance, beginning her studies in accounting at Casper College. She transitioned to the University of Wyoming, where she completed her BS in Accounting. Kaniecki's career includes significant experience in cost accounting, DCAA cost audits, cost of sales analysis, and inventory management. She was also recognized as the original QuickBooks Pro Advisor for Boulder County, showcasing her early involvement in accounting technology.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Leslie Kaniecki has achieved notable milestones in the field of accounting and financial compliance. She has developed expertise in infrastructure for software, data management, internal controls, and IT environments for SOC 1 and SOC 2. Her role in coordinating IT audit specialists with CPA auditors demonstrates her commitment to enhancing the technical aspects of financial reporting. Kaniecki's contributions to SEC reporting filings further highlight her proficiency in navigating complex regulatory requirements.