Ilya Ilienko, Dual MBA, CPA, CMA

Experience

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  The Time Hotel

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Bookkeeper

  Assisted the manager of the hotel and the head chef with managing petty cash transactions, AP and AR relating to restaurant operations, ensured that all vendor invoices and customer deposits are properly recorded, approved, accounted for, and are paid/received timely

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  Levin P.C. (Law Firm)

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Assistant Office Manager

  • Managed AR, AP (including expenses related to a fleet of vehicles), receiving, processing, and recording of all payments and settlements, making disbursements to clients and vendors, and handling bank reconciliations• Assisted with managing client accounts, handled the administrative duties of the office manager, managed case correspondence, visited clients, filed court documents

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  Hadassah

  Sept 2005 - Oct 2007

  Assistant to General Counsel and CFO – High Net-worth and Institutional Investors Dept.

  • Executive Reporting and Board Engagement: Reported to the GC and CFO at global HQ, attended Board meetings.• Comprehensive Securities Management: Prepared securities transaction filings, reported on portfolio variances, and collaborated with auditors. Managed internal and client portfolio reporting, including securities and asset transfers.• Client and Financial Transaction Facilitation: Acted as a primary contact for client and financial institution inquiries, facilitated various transactions. Show less

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  Deloitte

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2013

  Senior Team Lead – Deloitte LLP Headquarters

  • Engaged in post-audit reviews, assurance work, and financial reporting projects related to regulatory inquiries across a spectrum of industries• Conducted extensive research in technical finance, accounting, auditing, industry specifics, and regulatory matters.• Played a role in testing the new Deloitte global accounting/audit system, collaborating with developers and reporting to senior leadership.• Managed inquiries from regulatory bodies such as the SEC and FINRA.

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  Credit Suisse

  Jan 2014 - May 2017

  VP, Global Group Controller – Head Office US Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Centralized and managed a portfolio of balance sheet and income statement accounts.• Oversaw a team handling reporting for regions, entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, maturities, and currencies.• Managed the submission of financial disclosures to Zurich and US headquarters, including variance analysis and MD&A.• Led a team in identifying, investigating, and adjusting US-relevant transactions.• Played a key role in interactions with internal and external auditors, including the SOX control team. Reviewed risk and control procedures per policies. Show less

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  WebsterRogers LLP

  May 2017 - Dec 2018

  National Division Lead - Advisory, Reporting, and ERP Systems Management

  • Undertook roles as interim CFO, and controller, concentrating on finance, operations, strategy, and technology for a diverse set of clients • Led a national SaaS division specializing in ERP implementations• Represented the firm at national conferences, liaison to a global $2.4B partner• Managed hiring and training of internal and client end-users, oversaw project staff, and ensured firm licensing compliance.

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  Synergi Partners

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2023

  Director Accounting & Division Operations

  • National Tax Division, managing revenue, performance, strategy, and processes.• Collaborate with leadership, sales, and operations to achieve revenue, financial, and operational targets.• Oversee internal and external financial reporting, analytics, and operational performance analysis.• Act as a subject matter expert in accounting and tax, ensuring compliance, and managing regulatory deliverables.• Lead an analytics operational team and provide education and development for non-accounting personnel. Show less

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  Florence-Darlington Technical College

  Feb 2022 - now

  Business Advisory Board member

  • Provide input on curriculum, direction, strategy, and student affairs

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  IMA | Institute of Management Accountants

  Jun 2022 - now

  IMA Global Board's Committee member

  Global Board of Directors’ Examination Certification Committee memberGlobal Board of Directors’ Business Committee member• IMA initiatives pertaining to the execution of Board Committee projects. • Development and professional education content review as a subject matter expert for IMA.• Write, edit, publish business content

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  Private Consulting

  Aug 2023 - now

  Chief Strategy Advisor, Comprehensive Family Wealth Management (Independent multi-state CPA)

  • Engaged full-time as an independent CPA, providing specialized services in comprehensive family wealth, tax, and strategic planning.• Expertise in long-term care planning, program eligibility, asset management, tax strategy, and estate planning.• Directed multi-state real estate and financial transactions, including trust and annuity creation, income and asset management, while ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations. Oversaw multiple legal counsels across various state jurisdictions.• Continuously balancing high-level IMA and FDTC board roles while managing intricate family financial matters and quality of life considerations. Show less

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  Halen®

  Jul 2024 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  CFO for the holding and subsidiary companies.• Equity Partner and CFO for the holding and subsidiary companies, spearheading financial strategy, organizational structure, and operational optimization for a diverse real estate portfolio.• Leading acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment for various property types, including initiating a $20M multi-entity real estate business acquisition and redevelopment strategy with multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance considerations.• Designing innovative investment payback structures and financing solutions, incorporating blended structures, private equity, and collateral-based options to maximize ROI on distressed and value-add property investments.• Directing the creation of compelling investor presentations and executive summaries, featuring industry data, projections, and analytics focused on earnings, capital improvements, and strategic upgrades to effectively communicate the value proposition and growth potential. Show less