Lisa Vaughan, Cpa, Ca
About Lisa Vaughan, Cpa, Ca
Lisa Vaughan, CPA, CA, is a Senior Financial Analyst at TELUS in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis from previous roles at lululemon and PwC.
Current Position at TELUS
Lisa Vaughan is currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at TELUS in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, she leads financial analysis and modeling projects that support strategic decision-making at the company. Her expertise in financial planning and analysis is instrumental in developing and implementing budgeting and forecasting processes that enhance financial accuracy. Additionally, she plays a critical role in risk analysis and mitigation strategies for various financial projects.
Previous Experience at lululemon
Before joining TELUS, Lisa Vaughan amassed significant experience at lululemon in Vancouver, Canada Area. She held multiple roles, starting as a Financial Analyst in Store Development within the Financial Planning and Analysis team from 2012 to 2014. She then advanced to Senior Financial Analyst for the ivivva region from 2014 to 2017, and later for Canada Retail from 2017 to 2018. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to the financial planning and analysis landscapes, supporting strategic retail initiatives and overseeing financial performance metrics.
Experience at PwC
Lisa Vaughan began her professional career at PwC as a Senior Associate in the Audit and Assurance Group. She worked there from 2007 to 2012, gaining extensive experience in audit procedures and financial assurance. This early career role provided her with foundational knowledge in accounting standards and audit practices, which later informed her analytical work in subsequent positions.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Lisa Vaughan holds a BA in Economics & Business from the University of Victoria, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at the CA School of Business, obtaining her Chartered Accountant designation (CA) after completing her studies in accounting from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background laid the groundwork for her expertise in financial analysis and accounting.
Leadership and Mentoring
In addition to her technical skills, Lisa Vaughan is recognized for her strong leadership and collaboration abilities. She has managed cross-functional teams to deliver complex financial projects on time and within budget. She is also actively involved in mentoring junior financial analysts, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional development. Her leadership fosters a culture of teamwork and effective communication within the organizations she works for.