
Larry Lessler brings more than 30 years of finance, tax, HR and business management to the Silicon Valley.
He has managed M&A activities, started and sold companies, and built cohesive finance and administrative infrastructures for companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Apple Computer, Silicon Clocks, Astreya Partners, ServGate Technologies, Broadchoice, Virtual Visits, Adapt Clothing, Eat24 and Nimble Collective.
Larry started in the Silicon Valley with Ernst & Young, acquiring his CPA license in 1981. He is a member of the AICPA and CalCPA.
email: larry@lesslerassociates.com
phone: 408.307.6837


We are an experienced father and son team who has been leading the finance, accounting, and admin functions of nearly a dozen Silicon Valley companies for over 40 years combined. Our practice was established to serve small operations and startup ventures with personalized guidance and comprehensive back office support, and without the need, burden and cost of maintaining an in-house executive and admin team.

Thomas Lessler advises startups and small businesses across a broad spectrum of financial, tax, and operational needs, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience in tax strategy, finance, and business operations.
He has worked as an analyst in the investment banking divisions of Wells Fargo and CITIC Bank, and has held key leadership roles spanning business development, finance, and accounting at two venture-backed Silicon Valley startups through acquisition.
Thomas is a licensed Enrolled Agent (EA), specializing in both corporate and individual tax matters.
email: thomas@lesslerassociates.com
phone: 408.507.2377