Lindsey Benson is a Senior Manager of Audit with CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. in Phoenix, AZ. Lindsey was recently named one of CFMA's inaugural 40 Under 40 members and we wanted to get to know her a little bit better. Check out these 10 questions to get to know Lindsey a little bit better: 

Q: Do you have children?

A: I have a 7-year old-daughter, Stella, and an almost 5-year-old son, Sawyer.

Q: What was your first job?

A: My first job was at Coldstone Creamery for two years in high school. I can still remember most of the songs we had to sing when we got tipped.

 
Q: What are you reading right now?

A: I'm always reading something that is fiction and a thriller/suspense. I read about one book a week!

Q: What energizes you at work?

A: It energizes me at work when a client provides positive feedback on something we helped them with. It's a great feeling to know you helped add value!

Q: What is one thing you have to have with you in meetings?

A: The one thing I have to have with me in meetings, the practical answer, is something to write notes. The real answer is iced coffee.

Q: What time did you wake up this morning?

A: I woke up this morning around 5:30. I'm an early bird.

Q: What is something you can never over-invest in?

A: Something you can never over-invest in is quality time with family and friends.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: My favorite movie is “A Christmas Story.” It's funny every time.

Q: How did you get into accounting?

A: I got into accounting because I knew I wanted to major in business, and my mom suggested accounting (she is also a CPA).

Q: Where did you grow up

A:  I grew up in Aurora, Missouri (a very small town) and then moved to Mesa, Arizona.

Here more from Lindsey on the new episode of Voices of CFMA, where she talks about her role at CBIZ MHM, what it's like to be a woman in construction, advice, and movies.