Jennifer Lilla
About Jennifer Lilla
Jennifer Lilla serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Organic Valley, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in audit, tax, and management consulting, she specializes in cooperatives and provides expertise in financial reporting and advisory services.
Work at Organic Valley
Jennifer Lilla currently serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Organic Valley. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategies and reporting processes. Prior to this role, she was the Senior Director of Financial Reporting at Organic Valley from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Organic Valley reflects her commitment to the cooperative's financial health and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Lilla studied at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she gained foundational knowledge in accounting and finance. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has developed specialized industry expertise in cooperatives. Her educational background supports her professional roles, particularly in financial reporting and management consulting.
Background in Accounting and Financial Reporting
Before joining Organic Valley, Jennifer Lilla worked at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as a Senior Manager from 2008 to 2019. In this role, she provided audit and consulting services, enhancing her experience in financial reporting. Additionally, she interned at National Presto Industries from 2005 to 2007, where she gained early exposure to internal auditing.
Achievements in Financial Consulting
Jennifer Lilla has a global reach in audit, tax, and management consulting, which supports client goals across various industries. She provides financial and employee benefit plan audit expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Her advisory services include support for mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies, and analytical and technology solutions. She also offers waste-to-energy solutions and tax credit financing.