Olivia Lightner

Managing Director
Financial Operations, Integrated Services

Olivia Lightner serves as Managing Director of Integrated Services at Cedarstone, bringing 25 years of expertise in nonprofit finance operations. Her background spans the full fiscal lifecycle, with leadership roles across accounts payable, payroll, and accounting services supporting mission-driven organizations. Having served as an Assistant Director of Accounting, Olivia offers a deep technical knowledge that ensures client operations are both precise and scalable.

At Cedarstone, Olivia leads Integrated Services, harmonizing accounting and donation management into a seamless client experience. She believes the best results emerge when teams “share the load,” solving problems together to create a stable environment for growth.

Olivia is known for her attention to detail and creative vision, traits she carries from the ledger to her passion for cake decorating. Much like a complex financial system, high-end baking requires patience, structural precision, and an eye for the final masterpiece. This blend of technical discipline and human warmth defines her approach to every organization she serves.