Brittany's story, from single mom to CEO, is the story of how LedgerGurus was founded. It's the reason our mission and culture look the way they do today, so it felt right to tell it properly.
From single mom to accounting student
At 26, Brittany found herself divorced, with 3 young children, and only an Associate's Degree. Rather than let difficult circumstances get her down, she went back to Utah Valley University (UVU) to pursue a degree in marketing. After her first accounting class, she decided to switch to accounting, setting the course for her future.
One year into UVU, she realized that if she was going to be an accountant, she should get the best education. With that goal, she transferred to Brigham Young University (BYU) with their top ranked accounting program. Once at BYU, a Bachelor's Degree wasn't enough. She decided to also pursue a Master's Degree of Accounting. Throughout an intense and highly competitive program, she was raising her three children at the same time. That balancing act, more than anything else, was what prepared her to get LedgerGurus off the ground years later.
Building LedgerGurus
Brittany's accounting experience involved working at KPMG, independent bookkeeping, Squire, and working as a CFO for a local construction company. In 2014, Brittany saw a need to provide great accounting to small businesses and founded LedgerGurus. The combination of Brittany's work and life experience were critical in defining LedgerGurus mission.
If you haven't met Brittany, what stands out most is her love for the people around her, her drive toward big goals, her care for the underdogs, and her constant willingness to keep learning. Those qualities are baked into LedgerGurus itself, and they're a big part of why we have a great team, great clients, and a mission worth showing up for.
Come work on problems like these with us
If Brittany's story sounds like the kind of place you'd want to help build, we're always looking for people who bring that same drive and care to the work. LedgerGurus is still growing, and we'd love for you to be part of the next chapter.
