Not many people know that Anita homeschooled her three children all the way through high school. Somewhere along the way, she achieved a Bachelor’s and CPA. In 2016, she obtained an MS (Master of Science) degree in Accounting at Texas A & M University. Those accomplishments and her church and community involvement give you an idea of Anita’s work ethic, and how she cares about building relationships. It spills over into her calling as an accountant—helping others.
Anita’s career began with Price Waterhouse, where she spent four years in the audit services department. She subsequently enjoyed more than two decades of experience in the corporate sector providing accounting, financial, and tax support to business owners in a variety of industries. Particularly experienced in the oilfield services and manufacturing industries, she has served as both a Controller and Division CFO in prior roles. Her most recent role was as a Principal at Gray CPA Consulting, PC, which provided Caseware software training and support to government, industry, and CPA firms.
Great Clients for Anita … Businesses that want to collaborate on innovative business solutions and key financial strategies. “I enjoy serving others and always take the time to get to know my clients, both professionally and personally.”
LSL candidate tip … Anita ran her own company for fourteen years. She has been on “both sides of the fence” – in the corporate world and running a small business.
Personal … Outside of work, Anita loves spending time with her family, which includes her husband, three children, and three dogs. She says, “I am an avid reader and enjoy traveling with my book and wine clubs as often as possible.”
Professional and Civic Involvement:
AICPA
Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Education:
B.S. in Accounting, University of South Alabama
M.S. in Accounting, Texas A & M University