Leslie is an accomplished accounting professional bringing a passion for finance, process optimization, and collaborative teamwork. With over a decade of experience operating within a global framework, Leslie is well-versed in multi-currency environments and complex consolidations. She currently supports operations across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, contributing to financial initiatives on a truly international scale.
Leslie first became involved with Shirley Parsons in 2019, contributing behind the scenes to the development of the back-office function before formally joining the organization in 2025. She began her career in the auto insurance industry before transitioning into recruitment. Leslie holds a BSBA from West Virginia University and an MBA from Shepherd University. Leslie received a full year’s worth of unorganized receipts for Shirley Parsons U.S. and systematically sorted, organized, and reconciled records to complete and finalize the company’s financial statements.
Leslie is known for a strong, practical approach to finance and operations, combining analytical rigor with a highly collaborative and business-focused mindset. Partners closely with stakeholders to deliver financial clarity, maintain strong controls, and support effective decision-making across the organization. Focused on building trusted cross-functional relationships that align financial strategy with operational execution.
Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and two young children, taking dance classes, playing games, reading, and hunting for sea glass on the beaches of sunny San Diego.
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