Russell Olsen, Cpa
About Russell Olsen, Cpa
Russell Olsen is a Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in finance and accounting. He has held various positions in notable organizations, including Leadership Circle and PwC, and has a Master's degree in Accountancy from Brigham Young University.
Current Role at Leadership Circle
Russell Olsen currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Leadership Circle. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the financial strategy and management of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance.
Previous Experience at Leadership Circle
Before becoming Chief Financial Officer, Russell Olsen worked at Leadership Circle as the Vice President of Finance from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as the Global Controller from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he was responsible for financial oversight and strategic planning, enhancing the organization's financial framework.
Professional Background in Accounting
Russell Olsen has a diverse background in accounting and finance. He worked at PwC as an Associate from 2012 to 2014 and completed an internship there in 2011. He also served as a Derivatives Accounting Supervisor at Calpine from 2014 to 2018, where he managed accounting for derivative transactions.
Education and Qualifications
Russell Olsen studied Accountancy at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Master's degree from 2007 to 2012. His education provided a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various financial roles.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Russell Olsen gained experience as a Web Maintainer at 4Life Research from 2007 to 2012 and as a Web Assistant at the American Accounting Association for nine months in 2009. He also worked as an Accounting Research Assistant at Brigham Young University from 2010 to 2012, contributing to academic research in accounting.