Desene Sterling
About Desene Sterling
Desene Sterling is a Controller at Sourcegraph, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in accounting, having held various positions at companies such as GoPro, Heap, and Essex Property Trust.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
Desene Sterling serves as the Controller at Sourcegraph, a position held since 2021. In this role, Sterling is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing financial reporting. The Controller position involves strategic financial planning and analysis to support the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to joining Sourcegraph, Desene Sterling held several accounting positions across various organizations. Sterling worked at Heap as an Accounting Manager for 10 months in 2020 and briefly as Assistant Controller for 5 months in 2021. At GoPro, Sterling served as a Senior Accountant from 2016 to 2018 and as a Staff Accountant from 2015 to 2016. Sterling also worked at Essex Property Trust in multiple roles, including Corporate Accountant - External Reporting and Treasury Accountant.
Educational Background
Desene Sterling studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where a Bachelor of Arts degree was obtained in Business Economics with a focus on Accounting. This educational foundation has supported Sterling's career in various accounting roles across different industries.
Career Progression in Accounting
Desene Sterling's career in accounting began with a role as a Treasury Accountant at Essex Property Trust from 2011 to 2012. Sterling then transitioned to Box as a General Ledger Accountant for one year before moving to GoPro. After serving as a Senior Accountant at GoPro, Sterling took on the role of Accounting Manager at Lime from 2018 to 2020, further advancing in the accounting field before joining Sourcegraph.