Natalie Russell, Cpa
About Natalie Russell, Cpa
Natalie Russell is a CPA and the Director of Accounting and Tax at Cyngn, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in accounting with experience at EY and other organizations, holding various roles from intern to audit manager.
Current Role at Cyngn
Natalie Russell serves as the Director of Accounting and Tax at Cyngn, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the accounting and tax functions of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. Her experience in accounting and tax management contributes to the financial health and operational efficiency of Cyngn, located in San Diego, California.
Professional Experience at EY
Natalie Russell has extensive experience at Ernst & Young (EY), where she worked in various capacities from 2016 to 2022. She began as an Assurance Intern for two months in 2016, followed by roles as an Audit Staff from 2017 to 2019, and as an Audit Senior from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, she advanced to the position of Audit Manager, where she worked for seven months. Her tenure at EY provided her with a solid foundation in auditing and assurance services.
Previous Positions at ClearBalance
Before her roles at EY, Natalie Russell gained experience at ClearBalance. She worked as an Accounts Payable Associate for four months in 2013, then transitioned to a Loan Processor from 2014 to 2015 for one year. Additionally, she completed a month-long internship as an Accounting Intern in 2015. These positions helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of various accounting functions.
Education and Qualifications
Natalie Russell earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from the University of Dayton, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Cathedral Catholic High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2013. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her professional career in accounting and finance.
Role at SOAProjects, Inc
Natalie Russell worked as a Technical Accounting Manager at SOAProjects, Inc for six months in 2022. In this role, she was responsible for managing technical accounting matters, contributing to the company's financial reporting and compliance efforts. This position further enhanced her expertise in accounting practices and standards.