Rae Sanders (Lerner)

Rae Sanders (Lerner) has a diverse work experience. Rae started their career as a Student Analyst- Accounting Intern at Northeast Utilities in 2012, where they supported the daily activities of the Corporate Budgeting Department. Rae then interned as an Assurance Intern at Ernst & Young in 2013, participating in year-end audits and walkthroughs.

After completing their internship, they joined EY in 2014 and worked their way up to become an Assurance Manager. In this role, they managed audit teams for both public and privately-held clients, audited complex accounting transactions, and guided the implementation of new accounting topics.

In 2020, Rae joined Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc as a Director of Financial Reporting, and later became an Assistant Controller. In both roles, they have been responsible for financial reporting and has contributed to the efficient and timely audits.

Throughout their career, Rae has developed strong relationships with clients and has demonstrated a commitment to providing quality and efficient audits. In addition to their professional experience, they have also worked as a Mail Room Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis, where they provided support in various administrative and teaching roles.

Rae Sanders (Lerner) obtained a Master's Degree in Accounting and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School. Rae studied at the university from 2010 to 2014. In 2013, they briefly attended Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, focusing on International Business. In addition to their educational background, Rae has obtained various certifications, including "Connected Through Learning | Using XBRL" from Workiva in June 2022, "Workiva Platform" in September 2021, "Workiva Platform: Prepare" in September 2021, "Workiva Platform: Report" in September 2021, and "Certified Public Accountant" from the Missouri State Board of Accountancy in July 2015.