Ljiljana “Lilly” Kovacevic is Mahoney Design Studio's Accounting Manager. Originally from Serbia, she moved to St. Petersburg in 2003. Lilly has embraced the opportunities to use her talents through her work at MDS.
Her path to accounting was unexpected–a high school math teacher unlocked her math potential, seeing that she had natural attention to detail that could serve a career using mathematics. This inspiring mentor and her newfound math confidence paved the way for her current role, where she excels in managing financials for Mahoney Design Studio. Lilly ensures financial precision and integrity from budget oversight to payroll and year-end reporting.
Lilly considers her parents the most significant influences on her path to success. As immigrants who came to the U.S. for a better future, they instilled in her the values of hard work and perseverance. They have inspired her achievements, including her Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business.
Lilly appreciates the camaraderie and inspiration she finds in her team–a sentiment echoed in the motivating presence of the women she works with at the studio. Their collaboration fosters continuous learning opportunities and solidifies her belief in the power of teamwork, continuous improvement, and trust.
Outside of work, Lilly is dedicated to her community, volunteering at her son's school. Her passion for gardening offers her a peaceful retreat. Lilly enjoys traveling, beach days, and bike rides with her husband and their son when not managing finances or tending to her plants.