Lydia Colston

Lydia Colston, CPA has a diverse work experience in the field of finance and accounting. Lydia currently holds the position of Director of Finance at Civic Works since September 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager at Faragalla & Associates from December 2021 to September 2023. Lydia also served as the Director of Finance at the City of Westminster, Maryland from September 2020 to December 2021.

Before transitioning to managerial roles, Lydia gained valuable experience working as a Manager at PENAN & SCOTT, P.C. from April 2019 to September 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Finance for the Town of Lisbon, Maine from September 2016 to April 2019.

Starting their career, Lydia worked as a Senior Accountant at Otis Atwell from November 2013 to September 2016. Their responsibilities included auditing and attestation engagements, as well as financial statement preparation and presentation. Prior to that, they held the position of Staff Accountant at Willam H. Brewer, CPA from August 2011 to November 2013, where they specialized in preparing individual and corporate tax returns, and also worked on auditing and attestation engagements.

Lydia began their career as a Staff Accountant at Yorke, Burke & Lee, CPAs from January 2002 to June 2007. Overall, Lydia Colston, CPA has over 19 years of experience in finance and accounting, progressing from entry-level positions to director-level roles, showcasing their expertise and dedication to the field.

Lydia Colston, CPA holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from the University of Maine, obtained from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Montgomery College, earned between 2005 and 2007. Lydia Colston is also a Certified Public Accountant, although the specific details regarding the institution and year of certification are not provided.