Laura Blodgett has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience, including roles as Director of Finance and Part-time Controller at St Peter’s Episcopal School from 2009 to 2015 with responsibility for all financial aspects. She also worked as a Partner at CFO2, a consulting firm providing bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services to diverse clients from 2011 to 2014. Blodgett holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Wisconsin.

1. Laura Blodgett, CPA
Denver, Colorado
423-580-7360
lblodg@gmail.com
Experience
St Peter’s Episcopal School – Director of Finance and Part-time Controller, Chattanooga, TN 2009 to 2015
 Responsible for all financial aspects of this private elementary school including accounts payable, payroll,
human resources, family contracts, tuition billing and collections, preschool and aftercare programs, contract
negotiations and parent liaison. Worked directly with the Head of School and School Board using budgets
and financial forecasting to effectively manage cash flow. Annual budget of approximately 2 million dollars.
 Researched and implemented school-wide software program that included online options for billing and bill
payment, teacher grade reports, calendars and aftercare.
CFO2 – Partner, Chattanooga, TN 2011 to 2014
 Small and effective consulting firm for “on demand” bookkeeping, accounting and Chief Financial Officer
services. Diverse client base include health care, technology, manufacturing and non-profits.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Sage-Peachtree and various other business platforms
Patten & Patten, Inc. – Controller, Chattanooga, TN 2009 to 2011
 Back-office support for this boutique investment advisory firm with $1 billion in client assets. Responsible for
cash management, tax research & compliance, multiple entity filings and deadlines, client billing, verification
of investment results, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, payroll, human resources, benefits and
supervision of staff and external resources.
Other Positions:
Self-Employed for various companies including Bassett Furniture Direct, LLC, Duluth, GA, Birdsong &
Associates, Suwannee, GA, First Financial Management Corp Atlanta, GA, & Telecom*USA and Contel Corp
Atlanta, GA. Accounting Manager for Saga Forest Carriers, an international shipping company in Atlanta, GA,
Senior Accountant for Roundy’s Inc. a grocery store chain in Milwaukee, WI and a Senior Tax Accountant for
Deloitte Touche a certified public accounting firm in Milwaukee, WI.
Education & Certification
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, online, August 2016
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BBA in Accounting
MS Taxation - completed 15 of 30 credits towards MS degree
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Part-time - Interior Design program, 2007 to 2008
Certified Public Accountant State of Wisconsin license number 11076-1
Service
Chattanooga Food Bank - Warehouse Support –
Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, Scholarship and CPE committee chair
Baylor School - Admission Committee
Signal Centers, Board of Director, Executive committee, Treasurer, co-chair 50 yr Anniversary committee
Habitat for Humanity, All Women’s Build

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