Jessica Allhands, CPA

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DISC Type : sc

Corporate Controller at Lyra Technology Group

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Jessica Allhands is the Corporate Controller at Lyra Technology Group, where she oversees the accounting team, month-end consolidation, and assists with onboarding new acquisitions. A licensed CPA, she earned her Bachelors in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University and began her career in public accounting at BDO USA.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys spending her time with family and friends. She is also a dog owner and enjoys playing with her goldendoodle, Tonks.

Unique fact: Jessica named her goldendoodle Tonks.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

M&A Integration
Her role explicitly includes assisting with the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies for Lyra Technology Group.
Financial Consolidation
This is a core responsibility in her current role and was her title as Consolidations Manager at Culligan International.
Public Accounting
She began her career at BDO USA, LLP, which provides the foundation for her accounting and finance expertise.

Media Appearances

Jessica has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Corporate Controller at Lyra Technology Group
12-2024 - 3-2025
Director of Accounting at Lyra Technology Group
11-2022 - 12-2024
Group Controller at Lyra Technology Group
9-2022 - 11-2022
Manager of Consolidations at Culligan International
1-2022 - 9-2022
Corporate Accounting Manager at Culligan International

Education

2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University

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Insights For Selling To Jessica

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jessica is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jessica

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jessica move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Jessica take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Jessica

Personality Compatibility


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