Kayla Kemner, CPA

Pronouns: she/her

Chief Financial Officer & Employee Owner

Kayla oversees the financial wellbeing and operational stability of LNW as the firm continues to expand its capabilities while remaining independent, privately owned, and fee-only. She deftly manages the complexity of our firm finances to help ensure the stability that will keep us serving our clients for years to come.

Kayla began her career in public accounting before transitioning to the private accounting sector. She spent ten years at Johnson & Shute, P.S. in the Seattle area, where she handled tax compliance, assurance and advisory services for high net worth individuals, mid-sized businesses and not-for-profit entities. Her career then brought her to the internal accounting realm, where she served in senior finance roles for the law firms Perkins Coie LLP and Hanson Bridgett LLP.

What we do is always a team effort.
Designations and Education
  • Certified Public Accountant 
  • MBA with Accounting Emphasis, City University of Seattle 
  • B.S. in Business Administration with Accounting Emphasis, University of Montana
Personal Passion

Avid reader, enjoys playing and watching sports and seeing live entertainment like bands, musical theater and comedy shows.