Lauren Lee Smith Cpa, Ca (Sa)
About Lauren Lee Smith Cpa, Ca (Sa)
Lauren Lee Smith is an Accounting Manager at Main Street Capital Corporation in Houston, Texas, specializing in auditing financial statements of Registered Investment Companies. With over a decade of experience in auditing and a background in the construction and manufacturing industries, she has held significant roles at PwC and Deloitte.
Work at Main Street Capital
Lauren Lee Smith has been serving as the Accounting Manager at Main Street Capital Corporation since 2021. In this role, she specializes in auditing financial statements for Registered Investment Companies. Based in Houston, Texas, she has contributed to the financial integrity and compliance of the organization over the past three years.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Lee Smith holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, both obtained from Rhodes University in South Africa. Her educational background supports her expertise in auditing, particularly in the asset and wealth management sectors. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), enhancing her professional credentials.
Professional Background
Lauren began her career at Deloitte in South Africa, where she worked as a Senior Associate from 2010 to 2012. She later joined PwC in Houston, Texas, serving as a Manager in the financial services division from 2014 to 2021. Her experience spans over a decade in auditing, with a focus on financial services, construction, and manufacturing industries.
Achievements in Auditing
With over ten years of experience in auditing, Lauren Lee Smith has developed a specialization in testing and valuation of derivatives, including forwards and futures. Her role in managing teams of 3 to 12 staff members reflects her leadership capabilities within the auditing field.
Committee Involvement
Lauren acts as a staff representative in the financial services division staff forum committee at Main Street Capital. In this capacity, she addresses various Human Resource issues, contributing to the improvement of workplace conditions and employee engagement.