Laura J. Phillips, Cpa, Mba, Nacd.Dc Email & Phone Number

New Smyrna Beach, Fl, Us

New York, United States

Deloitte’s Audit Quality Advisory Council (AQAC) provides independent input to Deloitte on matters that relate to the quality of its public company audits and other matters related to the future of the audit profession. The members of the AQAC regularly meet with Deloitte’s senior leadership to discuss a wide range of current issues and to provide advice and perspective.

Advisory Member, 2021 - present Continuous involvement as either Member, Associate Member, or Alternate Member, 2007 - 2021

Portland, Maine Area

Recruited as first Chief Accounting Officer at Covetrus, which was formed by combining the spun-off animal health business of Henry Schein with Vets First Choice, a vet technology company. Guided the company through its urgent controllership needs as a new public company. Responsible for global accounting, all SEC financial statement filings, accounting policy, financial systems, and the SOX program. During tenure, reported to three Chief Financial Officers and led frequent reporting to the Audit Committee on key matters. Highly-rated speaker at 2019 AICPA National Conference on SEC and PCAOB Developments on current accounting and reporting issues faced by registrants.

San Francisco Bay Area

Oversaw Google’s SOX program, global statutory reporting, and controllership and regulatory compliance for payments (e.g., anti-money laundering, know your customer, and global sanctions screening). Executive sponsor for Finance's readiness and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including appointment to the Operating Committee of Google's Privacy and Data Protection Office.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Recruited as part of strategic plan focused on growth and globalization. Oversaw all aspects of accounting and internal control over financial reporting for over 50 legal entities incorporated in over 20 countries. Responsible for all SEC financial statement filings, required statutory reporting, all accounting policy, global credit, shared services, and payroll. Coordinated external audits of financial statements. Presented current issues in MD&A at the 2014 AICPA National Conference on SEC and PCAOB Developments. In 2015, moderated one of highest-rated sessions at Financial Executives International’s (FEI’s) 34th annual Current Financial Reporting Issues Conference in New York on SEC Comment Letters: Recent Trends and Best Practices.

Detroit, Michigan

Recruited as part of a controllership turnaround team. Prepared financial reporting during the company’s bankruptcy, implemented fresh start reporting upon emergence, and participated in the company’s IPO. Grew a team from 12 people to over 100 in solid line reporting, with 6 direct reports. Held accounting decision-making authority for transactions up to $100 million. Nominated by GM in 2010 to Automotive News’ “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.”

Washington, D.C.

Joined the Board shortly after its inception and led staff efforts to promote the efficient and effective implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. In 2005, named by Business Finance magazine as one of the people influencing accounting and finance by inclusion in their “2005’s Influencers: 50 Worth Watching.”Deputy Chief Auditor, 2006-2007Associate Chief Auditor, 2004-2006Assistant Chief Auditor, 2003-2004

Cleveland, Ohio And New York, New York

Began career with Ernst & Young as an auditor serving a broad range of clients. Member of the firm’s National Professional Practice Group for four years and during that time served as a Technical Audit Advisor to the Auditing Standards Board of the AICPA as well as a member of the AICPA Auditing Financial Instruments Task Force.Senior Manager and Client Service Executive, Cleveland, OH 2001-2003National Professional Practice Group, Cleveland, OH 1999-2001National Financial Services Group, New York, NY 1997-1999Audit Practice, Cleveland, OH 1991-1997

Executive Mba, With High Distinction

Bsba, Accounting, Finance, Cum Laude And University Honors