Lizzie Johnson

Accounting & CFO Advisory Partner

Professional Overview
Lizzie Johnson is a seasoned Accounting and CFO Advisory Partner with over 15 years of experience in the professional services industry. She specializes in providing strategic financial guidance and technical accounting expertise to a diverse range of clients, with a focus on high-growth technology and healthcare companies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As a Partner at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, Lizzie leads the firm's Accounting and CFO Advisory practice, providing comprehensive financial advisory services to clients. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing complex accounting and finance engagements, managing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance the firm's service offerings and client impact.

Career Progression
Lizzie joined Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP in 2014 as a Senior Manager in the Accounting and CFO Advisory practice, where she quickly demonstrated her technical expertise and leadership abilities. She was promoted to Director in 2020 and, most recently, to Partner in 2022, reflecting her continued growth and contributions to the firm.

Prior to her tenure at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, Lizzie held consulting roles as the Consulting VP of Finance for ENDPOINT HEALTH, Kodiak Robotics, CNEX, and SwiftStack Inc., where she provided strategic financial guidance and interim leadership to support the companies' growth and operational initiatives. She began her career as a Staff Accountant at MedBridge Development.

Academic Background
Lizzie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise

• Technical accounting advisory, including complex revenue recognition, financial reporting, and SEC compliance

• CFO-level strategic financial planning and analysis

• M&A integration and post-acquisition integration

• Financial forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management

• Enterprise risk management and internal controls

• Operational and organizational restructuring

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, Lizzie has been instrumental in driving the firm's growth in the Accounting and CFO Advisory practice. She has led numerous high-profile engagements, including the successful integration of finance and accounting functions for a $1.2 billion healthcare system acquisition, and the implementation of a robust financial reporting and analysis framework for a leading autonomous vehicle startup.

Lizzie's expertise and industry insights have also been recognized through her contributions to thought leadership initiatives, including published articles and industry presentations. She is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the California Society of CPAs, further demonstrating her commitment to professional development and industry advancement.

Conclusion
With her exceptional technical skills, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving impact, Lizzie Johnson is a trusted advisor and valuable asset to her clients and the Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP team. As she continues to shape the future of the firm's Accounting and CFO Advisory practice, Lizzie remains dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and empowering her clients to achieve their financial and operational goals.