Leah Smith, Cpa
About Leah Smith, Cpa
Leah Smith, CPA, is the Accounting Manager at Drips in Akron, Ohio, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various industries.
Title
Leah Smith currently holds the position of Accounting Manager at Drips, based in Akron, Ohio, United States. She has been in this role since 2020.
Previous Roles
Leah Smith has a diverse background with substantial experience in finance and accounting. Prior to her current role, she served at Kirk Key Interlock Company LLC in various leadership capacities. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Vice President of Finance, and from 2014 to 2017, she was the Accounting and Human Resources Manager. Additionally, Leah has experience with Victoria's Secret as a Senior in Financial Planning and Analysis in 2014 and as a Senior Tax Accountant from 2010 to 2014. She started her career at Deloitte, where she served as a Tax Senior in Hyderabad, India, from 2009 to 2010 and as a Senior Tax Consultant in Cleveland, Ohio, from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Leah Smith graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, and also minored in Entrepreneurship and International Business. From 2002 to 2006, she acquired a solid academic foundation that aids her professional career. Leah completed her secondary education at Louisville High School between 1998 and 2002.
Diverse Business Experience
Leah Smith has extensive experience working in diverse business environments. She has been involved in Big 4 public accounting, Fortune 500 retail, FTSE 100 divisional manufacturing, and a private technology start-up. This varied background has equipped her with valuable skills and perspectives.
Professional Philosophy
Leah Smith is a strong advocate for organization and effective communication, seeing these as vital to business success. She also emphasizes the importance of employee wellness and encourages creativity within the accounting profession. Leah values the collaborative nature of finance teams and strives to deliver accurate financial information promptly, adding value to the organization.