Lindsay Mc Cord
About Lindsay Mc Cord
Lindsay Mc Cord serves as the Chief Accountant for the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in accounting, having previously worked as Deputy Chief Accountant and Associate Chief Accountant at the SEC, and as an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Lindsay Mc Cord serves as the Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the regulatory oversight of corporate financial reporting. Her role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhancing the quality of financial disclosures in the corporate sector.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current role, Lindsay Mc Cord worked at the SEC in various capacities. She served as the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporation Finance from 2017 to 2020. Before that, she was the Associate Chief Accountant in the same division from 2014 to 2017. In these roles, she focused on corporate finance regulations and accounting practices.
Education and Professional Development
Lindsay Mc Cord studied at George Mason University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education by completing the Women's Executive Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley in 2023. This program aimed to enhance her leadership skills and professional development.
Early Career at Grant Thornton LLP
Before joining the SEC, Lindsay Mc Cord worked as an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton LLP from 2003 to 2009. In this role, she was responsible for managing audit engagements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for various clients. Her experience at Grant Thornton provided her with a strong foundation in accounting and auditing practices.