Foerster Elizabeth

Executive summary

Elizabeth is the Relationship Director for the Los Angeles office of Grant Thornton. In this role, Elizabeth operates as a trusted advisor to help C-Suite executives and key stakeholders gain clarity and direction on their unique business challenges; while supporting Grant Thornton service-line partners to drive growth in the Audit Services, Tax Services, and Advisory Services practices. Her experience includes Big Four public accounting, global studio entertainment, and national professional services firms. Elizabeth focuses on the creation, development, and continued support of client relationships across the technology, entertainment, and healthcare industries throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Elizabeth spent the last decade as Managing Director with The Siegfried Group, recently recognized as the 25th largest CPA firm in the United States, specializing in accounting and finance talent delivery services. Elizabeth managed the LA practice with a wide range of clients, primarily in media, entertainment, consumer products, technology, and financial services. Previously, she worked in audit at PwC having served the public sector in oil & gas, as well as entertainment, participating in the Audits of both Disney and Sony. Elizabeth went on to gain valuable industry experience in International Licensing Finance and Accounting during her tenure at 20th Century Fox and Guess?, Inc. Elizabeth made the transition into business development in 2012 during her time at The Siegfried Group.

Education

• She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics, with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.