Emily Wright, Cpa
About Emily Wright, Cpa
Emily Wright is a Senior GP Accountant at Warburg Pincus LLC, where she has worked since 2019. She previously held positions at PwC and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, and she holds a Master of Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech.
Work at Warburg Pincus
Emily Wright has been employed at Warburg Pincus LLC as a Senior GP Accountant since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing financial reporting and accounting functions related to the firm's general partnership. Her tenure at Warburg Pincus spans over five years, during which she has contributed to the firm's financial operations and compliance.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Warburg Pincus, Emily Wright worked at PwC for a total of two years. She served as an Assurance Associate from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area, where she focused on providing audit and assurance services. Additionally, she held the position of Core Assurance Intern for two months in 2016 and participated in the Preview Leadership Conference for five months in 2015, gaining valuable experience in the accounting field.
Education and Expertise
Emily Wright obtained her Master of Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech, specializing in Audit Option, from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business with a focus on Accounting from Virginia Tech, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Leadership Conference Participation
In 2015, Emily Wright participated in several leadership conferences, enhancing her professional development. She was involved in the Leadership Conference at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP for seven months and attended the Envision Leadership Conference at Deloitte for six months, both of which provided her with insights into leadership and industry practices.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
Emily Wright served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Tech from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, she supported faculty in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex accounting concepts. This role contributed to her teaching and communication skills within the academic environment.