Cara Stevens
Managing Partner
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Cara comes from a long line of small business owners and got an early start working for family-owned businesses. She worked over 10 years for multi-national investment firms but realized her greatest satisfaction came from working hands-on with small business owners. After starting her family and helping her husband’s law firm implement a new accounting system, she began helping other small business owners with back office support until, organically, her small business flourished.
Lydia Scarlett
Managing Partner
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In 2014, after 7 years in corporate finance roles, Lydia ventured into self-employment, doing accounting and financial reporting for local small businesses owners within her network. Three years later, through a serendipitous introduction, Lyra was conceived as both a merger of names (LY in "Lydia" + RA in "Cara") and solo bookkeeping practices. Lydia's focus has been leading Lyra beyond bookkeeping by growing the depth of expertise that is foundational for small business success.
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An Eye for Details
+ A Heart for Non-Profits
Although our clients are diverse, we have a soft spot for nonprofits and the infectious passion that drives them.
From the very first days of our founding, we've been privileged to learn on-the-job what it takes to deliver the specialized accounting services and financial insight needed to support nonprofit organizations.
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