Kyla Kivell
About Kyla Kivell
Kyla Kivell serves as the Accounting Manager at Transamerica, a position she has held since 2019. She has over a decade of experience in various accounting roles at Transamerica and holds an MBA from Mount Mercy University.
Work at Transamerica
Kyla Kivell has worked at Transamerica since 2011, holding various positions over the years. She began her career at the company as an Accountant, serving in that role for three years until 2014. Following this, she advanced to the position of Intermediate Accountant from 2014 to 2015. Kivell then took on the role of Senior Accountant from 2015 to 2017, and subsequently served as Lead Accountant from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, she was promoted to her current position as Accounting Manager, where she has been for five years.
Education and Expertise
Kyla Kivell earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mount Mercy University, completing her studies between 2014 and 2016. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in financial principles and accounting practices.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Kyla Kivell gained experience as a Tax Intern at Terry Lockridge & Dunn in 2010, where she worked for nine months in the Iowa City, Iowa area. This early experience in tax accounting contributed to her professional development and understanding of the accounting field. Kivell's career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on accounting roles, leading to her current managerial position.
Career Progression
Kyla Kivell's career in accounting has shown a clear progression through various roles at Transamerica. Starting as an Accountant, she developed her skills and knowledge, leading to promotions to Intermediate Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Lead Accountant. Each role has contributed to her expertise, culminating in her current position as Accounting Manager. This trajectory highlights her commitment to professional growth within the organization.