Larisa Birchfield
About Larisa Birchfield
Larisa Birchfield is a Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently working at Sunrun since 2014. She has held various roles at Autodesk, Inc. and Mainstream Energy, Inc., and possesses expertise in business process mapping and project management.
Current Role at Sunrun
Larisa Birchfield has been serving as the Controller at Sunrun since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her tenure at Sunrun has spanned over 10 years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial strategy and operational efficiency. The San Luis Obispo, California Area serves as her base for this position.
Previous Experience at Autodesk
Larisa Birchfield held multiple roles at Autodesk, Inc. from 2002 to 2007. She began her career there in Internal Audit for one year, followed by a position as Finance Project Manager for two years. Subsequently, she worked as a Sales Finance Business Partner for another two years. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in finance and project management within a leading technology company.
Experience at Mainstream Energy
From 2009 to 2014, Larisa Birchfield worked as the Controller at Mainstream Energy, Inc. during her five-year tenure in the San Luis Obispo, California Area. In this position, she managed financial reporting and compliance, contributing to the company's financial health and operational success.
Education and Expertise
Larisa Birchfield earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 1993 to 1998. She possesses expertise in business process mapping and project management, which she has applied throughout her career. Additionally, she has international business experience that complements her accounting and finance roles.
Public Accounting Background
Before her corporate roles, Larisa Birchfield gained valuable experience at Ernst & Young LLP, where she worked in Audit for four years from 1998 to 2002. This experience with a Big 4 CPA firm provided her with a strong foundation in auditing and compliance, which has been beneficial in her subsequent positions in both public and private sectors.