Leila Salisbury, MBA
About Leila Salisbury, MBA
Leila Salisbury, MBA, is a Senior Revenue Accountant at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in accounting, having held various positions at companies such as Hornblower Cruises and Events, EY, and T.Y. Lin International.
Work at Sunrun
Leila Salisbury has been serving as a Senior Revenue Accountant at Sunrun since 2019. In this role, she plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with ASC 606 for monthly revenue recognition. Her responsibilities include managing financial transactions across more than 40 entities, ensuring adherence to GAAP standards. She also collaborates with IT teams to integrate financial data from Oracle and Salesforce, which enhances the accuracy of financial reporting. Additionally, she serves as a primary liaison for external auditors, facilitating the preparation and delivery of account reconciliations.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to her current position at Sunrun, Leila Salisbury held various accounting roles. She worked at Hornblower Cruises and Events as a Senior GL Accountant/Revenue Accountant from 2016 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, she was employed at EY as an Accountant/ASA from 2012 to 2014 in San Jose, California. Leila also served as a GL Accountant at T.Y. Lin International for 11 months in 2016 and worked as a Senior Project Accountant/Revenue Accountant at Epsilon from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Leila Salisbury holds multiple degrees in accounting and business. She achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Islamic Azad University from 1994 to 1998. She later attended Pepperdine University, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in International Business from Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012.
Career in Accounting Management
Leila Salisbury has extensive experience in accounting management, beginning her career as an Accounting Manager at Iran Shoraka Manufacturing Company from 1990 to 2001 in Abu Dhabi, Iran. She later transitioned to various roles in the United States, including her position as Assistant Campus Director at Pepperdine University from 2009 to 2012. Her diverse background in accounting and finance has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex financial operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.