The 2022 Women Leaders In Technology: Diana Gilbert

Diana Gilbert is a Big 4 CPA and Senior Consultant with over 30 years in finance leadership, technical accounting, internal controls, and business process improvement. She is a trusted advisor to executives, boards and audit committees with strengths in finance, risk management and processes, technical accounting finance leadership, internal controls and business process design. Clients lean on Diana's "been there, done that!" expertise.

Diana applies her deep corporate and operational finance experience with public and private companies to help clients go further faster and adapt to change smoothly.

Diana has supported the firm's growth in many ways. She leads RoseRyan's Technical Accounting Group; SOX project management; and interim and project assignments. When not helping clients, Diana is an avid volunteer and enjoys outdoor activities.

What do you consider your greatest personal or professional achievement?

Community service and leadership through Grail Family Services (board, officer and committee roles for a non-profit that partners with families, schools and communities to promote children's success and well-being), the Housing and Human Services Commission for the City of Sunnyvale, California (advising the City Council on programs, policies and issues related to housing and human services), the Junior League of San Jose (women committed to improving our community through voluntarism), and the State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues of California (representing thousands of women across California and advocating for issues that affect our members and their communities).

What advice would you give a professional just beginning a career in consulting?

Bring your authentic self to the table. As a consultant, your talents are what the client is seeking. If you bring your talents to the forefront, you will always be focused on providing valued service.

What have you loved most about your consulting career?

I love the trusted relationships I have with my clients that bring us together, again and again, to solve problems, strategize and address the needs of their businesses. I also love the diversity that comes from consulting, working with many people, in many industries, on many issues, and in multiple roles.

What's the best advice—personal or professional—you've ever received?

Step up. Take on new challenges. Don't let perceptions or expectations stand in your way.

What does being honored as a Woman Leader in Technology mean to you?

I am incredibly honored to receive this award. It represents everything I am focused on in my career – my clients. To be recognized for excellence in client service is the embodiment of my professional passion.