Kimberly Lain

Experienced Finance and Accounting Executive with a Track Record of Building Unicorns

Professional Overview
Kimberly Lain is an accomplished finance and accounting executive with extensive experience in leading finance and accounting functions for high-growth technology companies. She is known for her strategic financial leadership, expertise in financial optimization, and a proven track record of supporting the growth of Silicon Valley's most successful startups.

Experience Summary

Current Roles
As the Head of Finance and Accounting at RS2, Kimberly is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including financial planning, reporting, and compliance. She also serves as the Chief Financial Officer and FinOps Financial Advisor at The FinOps Advisor, where she leverages her deep expertise to help build and scale finance functions for leading startups, having contributed to the growth of 10 unicorn companies.

Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Kimberly held various finance and accounting leadership positions, including Head of Finance and Accounting at RS2, VP of Finance and Financial Strategy & Management at The FinOps Advisor, and Financial Consultant at Teknowledgies, LLC. She has a strong background in financial management, revenue recognition, financial modeling, and venture capital advisory, having worked with numerous startups and high-growth companies.

Academic Background
Kimberly holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning, analysis, and reporting

• Financial optimization and cost management

• ERP system implementation and integration (NetSuite)

• Venture capital advisory and fundraising support

• Financial process improvement and automation

• Startup finance and accounting best practices

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Kimberly has made significant contributions to the success of her clients and the growth of the startup ecosystem. She has been instrumental in building and scaling the finance functions of 10 unicorn companies, helping them achieve their ambitious growth targets through strategic financial leadership and operational excellence.

Conclusion
Kimberly Lain is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with a proven track record of driving financial success for high-growth technology companies. Her deep expertise, strategic mindset, and hands-on approach to financial optimization make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to achieve sustainable growth and financial optimization.