Erica Dessenberger, Cpa
About Erica Dessenberger, Cpa
Erica Dessenberger is a Certified Public Accountant and Controller with extensive experience in financial management and accounting. She has held positions at various organizations, including Meru Health and Preston Companies, and has a strong educational background in accounting and computer information systems.
Current Role at Meru Health
Erica Dessenberger serves as the Controller at Meru Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her experience in financial management contributes to the company's operational efficiency and fiscal health.
Previous Experience at Preston Companies
Erica Dessenberger worked at Preston Companies from 2019 to 2022. Initially, she served as the Assistant Controller for one year before being promoted to Controller, a role she held for two years. Her tenure at Preston Companies involved managing financial reporting and contributing to strategic financial planning in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Erica Dessenberger has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of California, Davis, from 2006 to 2010. She later studied Computer Information Systems at San Jose City College and achieved a Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency from Santa Clara University, enhancing her skills in accounting and information systems.
Professional Experience in Accounting
Erica has extensive experience in the accounting field. She worked as an Assurance Staff and later as an Assurance Senior at Moss Adams from 2017 to 2019 and in early 2019, respectively. Additionally, she held the position of Accountant at Murdock Martell from 2014 to 2017, where she managed various accounting functions.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her focus on accounting, Erica Dessenberger held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Development & Marketing Coordinator at Ballet San Jose from 2011 to 2013 and as a Consultant at Rubber-Cal, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. Her early career also included roles as a Market Researcher and Administrative Assistant at Kforce Inc. and OfficeTeam, respectively.