About

Owner

Lee Ann Aden, CPA, CEAP

Small business owners and non-profit executives have a passion for their work, but many times do not have the expertise to implement their vision.  I believe this is an excellent opportunity for a trusted adviser and consultant.  I have extensive background in non-profit accounting, government service contracting, program implementation and human resource management.  As a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), I am in a position to offer objective advice and assistance in financial and strategic areas. As a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), I provide management consultation to small business employers regarding HR procedures, drug-free workplace policies, drug testing procedures, and personnel management.

Prior to starting Beyond Balance Sheets, LLC, I was the Chief Finance Officer for a Denver-based non-profit for 16 years. I have a proven track record developing business policies, accounting practices and internal controls that were scalable from a 1 million operating budget with 10 employees to a 10 million operating budget with 85 employees.

My skills have allowed me to consistently implement successful responses to a changing business environment, enhance revenue generation and support team-based program implementation.  I am interested in putting those skills to work for you!

Education

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - DENVER
Master of Science
Accounting
2006

LUTHER COLLEGE - DECORAH IOWA
Bachelor of Arts
Accounting, Management, and Spanish
2001 - Cum Laude

Board Service

COLORADO INSTITUTE OF FAMILY MEDICINE
Board member - 2019 to 2024

ViVe Wellness
Board member - 2019 to 2024

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION - COLORADO CHAPTER
Treasurer - 2010 to 2016 and 2020 - present

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION - INTERNATIONAL
Secretary / Treasurer - 2016 to 2020, 2022 - present
Director at Large - 2014 to 2016
Finance Committee - 2010 to present

License and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant - State of Colorado License #2485 - since 2006
• Certified Employee Assistance Professional - since 2010

Affiliations

• Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• International Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Member

Awards

• 2018 Ally of the Year - Advocates for Recovery Colorado
• 2013 Daetwiler Award for Outstanding Employee Assistance Professional

Software

• Sage 50 / Peachtree
• QuickBooks Online - Certified Pro Advisor
• QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets)
• Xero
• Gusto payroll