Lisa Akhionbare, Cpa
About Lisa Akhionbare, Cpa
Lisa Akhionbare is a Chief Accounting Officer with extensive experience in finance and accounting across various industries. She has held leadership roles at companies such as Vroom, Comcast, and PwC, and is recognized for her motivational speaking and strong interpersonal skills.
Work at Tegus
Lisa Akhionbare serves as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Tegus, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the accounting functions and ensures the integrity of financial reporting. Her responsibilities include managing financial operations and compliance, as well as providing strategic guidance to enhance financial performance. Akhionbare's leadership is characterized by her ability to foster collaboration and build strong relationships across the organization.
Previous Experience at Vroom
Prior to her current role, Lisa Akhionbare worked at Vroom as the Vice President and Corporate Controller from 2017 to 2022. During her five years at Vroom, she played a crucial role in managing the company's financial reporting and compliance processes. Her experience in a high-growth startup environment contributed to her expertise in financial management and operational efficiency.
Career at Comcast
Lisa Akhionbare has an extensive history with Comcast, where she held various positions over several years. She served as the Regional Vice President of Finance and Business Operations from 2008 to 2012, and as the Senior Accountant/Senior Financial Analyst from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she was the Director of Business Operations from 2003 to 2006 and the Sr. Director of Finance and Business Operations from 2006 to 2008. Her roles at Comcast involved overseeing financial operations and contributing to strategic business decisions.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Akhionbare earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business. With over 15 years of experience in both high-growth startups and large organizations, she possesses expertise in full-cycle controllership, financial reporting, and business analysis. Her high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills enable her to build effective partnerships within organizations.
Background and Early Career
Lisa Akhionbare began her career at PwC, where she worked as a Senior Auditor from 1995 to 1999. This foundational experience in auditing provided her with a strong understanding of financial processes and compliance. She later transitioned to Comcast, where she held various roles that contributed to her development as a finance professional. Akhionbare's diverse background includes leadership positions in finance and operations across multiple industries.