Cicely La Mothe
About Cicely La Mothe
Cicely La Mothe serves as the Deputy Director of Disclosure Operations in the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she oversees a 300-person disclosure program. With a career spanning over 20 years at the SEC, she has held various leadership roles and has expertise in accounting and legal matters related to securities regulation.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Cicely La Mothe serves as the Deputy Director of Disclosure Operations within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she provides oversight to a 300-person disclosure program, ensuring compliance and effective communication of financial information. Her responsibilities include managing operations and implementing strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the disclosure process.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Cicely La Mothe has a 20-year career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has held various leadership positions. She served as Associate Director in the Division of Corporation Finance from 2002 to 2022. During this time, she implemented the creation of the Office of Assessment and Continuous Improvement at the SEC. Additionally, she acted as Deputy Director of Disclosure Operations for six months in 2022, further contributing to the agency's mission.
Accounting and Financial Expertise
Cicely La Mothe is a certified public accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has advised on complex accounting and legal matters under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Her expertise in financial reporting is further supported by her experience as a financial reporting manager for a public company prior to her tenure at the SEC.
Education and Professional Background
Cicely La Mothe studied at Hampton University, where she gained foundational knowledge in accounting and finance. Before joining the SEC, she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate in Assurance and Business Advisory Services from 1996 to 1999 in Raleigh, NC. This experience provided her with significant insights into financial operations and compliance.