Lauren Mac Donald, Cpa, MBA
About Lauren Mac Donald, Cpa, MBA
Lauren Mac Donald is a CPA and MBA who currently serves as a Manager at The Siegfried Group in the New York City Metropolitan Area. With a strong background in financial reporting and experience in both advisory and senior accounting roles, she has worked in the healthcare industry and at a major accounting firm.
Current Role at The Siegfried Group
Lauren Mac Donald serves as a Manager at The Siegfried Group, a position she has held since 2022. She operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, where she applies her extensive knowledge in financial reporting and corporate finance. Her role involves overseeing financial projects and guiding teams to achieve strategic objectives. Lauren's experience in the healthcare sector enhances her contributions to the firm, particularly in addressing the unique financial challenges faced by clients in that industry.
Previous Experience at Northwell Health
Lauren Mac Donald worked at Northwell Health for five years, from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she held various positions, including Senior Accountant and Advisor of Corporate Finance. In her role as Senior Accountant, she focused on financial reporting, while her brief stint as an Advisor of Corporate Finance allowed her to contribute to strategic financial initiatives. Prior to these roles, she served as an Accountant in Financial Reporting from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in the healthcare financial landscape.
Professional Background at EY
Before her time at Northwell Health, Lauren Mac Donald worked at EY as an Audit Associate from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she gained experience in auditing, which provided her with a solid foundation in financial analysis and compliance. Her work at a major accounting firm equipped her with essential skills that she later applied in her accounting and advisory roles in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Lauren Mac Donald earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from LIU Post, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Accounting/Business Administration from the same institution, graduating in 2014. This educational background laid the groundwork for her career in accounting and finance, providing her with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for her professional roles.
Certifications and Expertise
Lauren Mac Donald holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which signifies her expertise in accounting practices and standards. Her professional experience encompasses financial reporting and auditing, particularly within the hospital and healthcare industry. This combination of certification and industry knowledge positions her as a knowledgeable resource in corporate finance strategies and financial reporting.