Holly West, Cpa, Cfe
About Holly West, Cpa, Cfe
Holly West is a Senior Internal Auditor with extensive experience in accounting and auditing. She has worked at Life Storage since 2018, previously held positions at Wegmans Food Markets and Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Work at Life Storage
Holly West has been employed at Life Storage as a Senior Internal Auditor since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and the overall efficiency of operations. Her expertise in auditing contributes to the organization's commitment to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and operational performance.
Previous Experience at Wegmans Food Markets
Before joining Life Storage, Holly West worked at Wegmans Food Markets as a Senior Internal Auditor from 2014 to 2018. During her tenure, she conducted audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Additionally, she held a temporary position as a Senior Wine Accounting Analyst in 2016, where she focused on specialized accounting tasks related to wine sales.
Experience at Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP
Holly West served as an In-Charge Senior Accountant at Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP from 2009 to 2014. In this capacity, she managed accounting projects and supervised junior staff. Her responsibilities included preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, which helped to enhance her skills in financial reporting and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Holly West earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, her credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in the field of accounting and auditing.
Background and Early Education
Holly West completed her early education at West Seneca West from 1997 to 2001. This foundational education prepared her for her future studies in accounting and her subsequent career in the financial sector.