Kelly Telford, CPA

Partner

Kelly Telford is a Partner in LSL’s Consulting & Advisory Department bringing over 20 years of experience in working in and with government agencies.  Her background as previous Director of Finance for city and county agencies gives her unique insight and specialized expertise in accounting and auditing, financial forecasting, and budget development, along with investment and grant management.

With a passion for local government and extensive technical knowledge in governmental accounting, she has built an advisory practice where she and her team assist local governments with their finance, accounting and operational needs every day. Kelly excels in transforming conventional approaches to more innovative methods that help organizations more easily develop a clear, defined path to accomplishing their goals and objectives. Her strategic focus on transparency and trust makes her one of the top consultants and speakers in the governmental industry.

Great Clients for Kelly… Leveraging her experience in local government agencies—including large and small cities, redevelopment agencies, special districts, and Native American Tribes and Tribal casinos—she can serve as an extension of clients’ Finance Departments to help with budgeting, planning, or whatever they require.

LSL Candidate Tip…For Kelly, consulting and auditing in government agencies have helped her better understand and appreciate the demands of these entities. She strives to achieve improved financial reporting, internal controls, and efficiencies while focusing on transparency, trust, and teamwork. “I like to have a collaborative relationship year-round, not just during audit season.”

Personal … Kelly has two kids who love sports. ”My favorite thing is watching my son run for a touchdown or get an interception in football and seeing my daughter learn to play t-ball.”

Professional and Civic Involvement:

  • Firm Member, Prime Global
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
  • California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO)
  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT)

 

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting – California State University, Fullerton, 2003