Taylor C.
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CPA & Head of Finance | Ex-EY | Break into (or escape) Accounting
Studied at University of Utah
Works at Brite
Available Tuesday at 11:00 PM UTC
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Taylor's Coaching Offerings
Accounting Recruiting: Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $65010h+ of coaching
Advance Your Accounting Career
Expert coaching to elevate your skills and achieve your accounting goals.
Starting at $65010h+ of coaching
Land Top Accounting Interviews
Tailored guidance on networking, resume, cover letters, and more.
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Pay as you go
Get help with Skill Building, Auditing, and .
Taylor’s Accounting Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Taylor has helped clients get into these companies:
Hey there, and welcome to my profile! I’m Taylor, a CPA with a background in accounting and finance, ranging from Big Four firms like EY and KPMG to leading finance at a fast-growing startup. Along the way, I've worked with businesses of all sizes—helping them navigate financial compliance, strategic planning, and growth. My journey started as an Assurance Intern, and now, as Head of Finance at Brite, I’ve gained firsthand experience in everything from financial modeling to scaling operations. I know how challenging (and rewarding) a career in accounting can be, and I love helping others find their own path in the field. If you're looking to break into accounting, level up your career, or just swap insights, let’s connect—I’d love to chat!
Taylor can help with:
Skill Building
Auditing
LinkedIn Review
Cover Letters
Financial Reporting
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Technical Interview Prep
Accounting Principles
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Taylor
When I was an undergrad, I wasn’t sure where a degree in accounting could take me. But by seeking out the right opportunities, I found myself working with two Big Four firms—first through a startup that was acquired by KPMG, and later as an assurance professional at EY after completing my master’s degree. Now, I want to help you uncover the potential of a career in accounting and finance. Whether you’re just starting out, exploring the CPA path, or looking to transition from accounting into finance, I can help you navigate your next steps. From connecting with the right people to gaining the experience you need to level up, let’s work together to get you where you want to be. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about your path, let’s chat—I’d love to help
Why do I coach?
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the guidance of a mentor who helped me navigate the early stages of my career. Their advice, connections, and insights accelerated my growth in ways I couldn’t have achieved alone. That experience showed me just how valuable the right guidance can be, and it’s why I’m passionate about coaching others. I want to pay it forward by helping aspiring accountants and finance professionals find clarity in their career paths, connect with the right opportunities, and build the confidence they need to succeed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a transition, I’m here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Work Experience
Head of Finance
Brite
June 2024 - Present
Insurance has become incredibly complex and confusing for employees, HR teams, brokers, and even insurance carriers themselves. Brite is a benefits education software built for benefits brokers. The platform allows you to scale superior benefits education across any client, no matter the size. Brite combines customizable content with integrated decision support tools to give employees an education experience like nothing they have ever experienced.
Controller
UNest Holdings
May 2022 - June 2024
UNest is a company that aims to make family investing and saving easy. It allows parents to build a brighter future for their children by democratizing access to simple, cost-effective financial solutions.
Associate / Senior Associate
EY
June 2019 - May 2022
Ernst & Young is a global leader dedicated to four service lines - assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax. Our teams overall goal is to help clients to capitalize on transformative opportunities. EY is dedicated to helping organizations solve their toughest challenges and realize their greatest ambitions - from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Worked directly with clients varying in size (employee and revenue) and industry (real estate, tech-SaaS, biotech, engineering, and manufacturing) to ensure public confidence in reporting matters. Experienced in working with mid-level/start up business owners in driving business development and financial compliance. Certified public accountant.
Finance Senior Associate
KPMG US
February 2016 - June 2019
During my time in college, I was able to work directly with executive team members in many supporting roles to help a startup called Bookly.co (former company name) have a successful exit through acquisition by KPMG.
Assurance intern
EY
January 2018 - April 2018
Taylor was also given offers to work at
PwC
Deloitte
KPMG US
EY
Grant Thornton
Education
University of Utah
Master's Degree, Accounting
2017 - 2018
David Eccles School of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
2014 - 2017
Activities and societies: Director of Communication - Student Center for the Public Trust Member of Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance Club, Freeskier Society
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Overall Rating
5.0
Taylor has helped clients get into these companies: