04, Career journey

Fifteen years, one direction, growth

Twelve roles across ten employers, from lecturer in accounting in Yerevan to Chief Financial Officer in New York, across entrepreneurship, not-for-profit, manufacturing, production, service, hospitality, tourism, engineering and consulting.

01 · March 2025 to Present

Chief Financial Officer

BrickHouse Security

Leads the finance function of BrickHouse Security as Chief Financial Officer, steering financial strategy and discipline across the business.

Key Achievements

Directs financial planning, reporting and controls for the business
Advises leadership on decisions that strengthen growth and resilience
Applies 15+ years of finance and operations expertise to the security sector

02 · May 2023 to Present

CFO advising business owners in a modern office

Chief Financial Officer

The CFO Centre USA

Serves as Chief Financial Officer with The CFO Centre USA, delivering part-time CFO leadership to growing businesses.

Key Achievements

Delivers fractional CFO leadership to businesses that need senior finance expertise
Advises owners and executives on strategy, planning and financial discipline
Supports start-ups and small companies with practical, hands-on finance leadership

03 · October 2022 to Present

Founder

Minerva Advisory Services

Founded Minerva Advisory Services to bring trusted advice and full-service accounting, bookkeeping, fractional CFO/COO, staffing and outsourcing to small and midsized businesses.

Key Achievements

Built a full-service advisory firm serving small and midsized businesses
Delivers accounting, bookkeeping, fractional CFO/COO, staffing solutions and outsourcing
Leads trusted advice and solutions that help smaller businesses grow with confidence

04 · January 2020 to December 2022

Creative agency team working in a New York loft

Associate Director (CFO)

Black Ink Business Services LLC

Provided CFO and Controller services for client accounts across e-commerce, SaaS, marketing agencies, entertainment and professional services in New York.

Key Achievements

Delivered CFO and Controller services across e-commerce, SaaS, marketing, entertainment and professional services
Consulted C-suite executives to develop effective business strategies
Drove growth for client businesses through hands-on financial leadership

05 · January 2020 to September 2022

Engineers reviewing blueprints in an office

Director

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.

Provided executive-level insights as Director, aligning business strategy with organizational goals.

Key Achievements

Aligned business strategy with organizational goals through executive-level insight
Advised leadership on decisions that connected strategy to execution
Strengthened governance and direction across engineering and consulting operations

06 · September 2015 to January 2020

CFO / Director

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.

Led finance as CFO and Director, combining financial leadership with board-level direction.

Key Achievements

Directed the finance function alongside board-level responsibilities
Managed financial planning, controls and reporting for the business
Guided strategy and operations through disciplined financial leadership

07 · August 2012 to August 2015

VP of Finance and Operations

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.

Led finance and operations as Vice President, building the financial and operational foundations of the business.

Key Achievements

Managed finance and operations across engineering and consulting work
Built financial processes that supported steady, disciplined growth
Drove operational improvements alongside rigorous financial control

08 · June 2009 to August 2012

Engineer inspecting steel structures at an industrial site

Senior Accountant

RAE Engineering & Inspection Ltd.

Served as Senior Accountant, leading accounting work for an engineering and inspection business.

Key Achievements

Managed accounting operations with accuracy and discipline
Delivered reliable financial reporting for engineering and inspection work
Strengthened accounting practice across the business

09 · July 2007 to March 2009

Community non-profit team planning family support programs

Co-Founder, Vice President

Family Protection NGO

Co-founded Family Protection NGO and served as Vice President, leading programs on family issues.

Key Achievements

Co-founded a not-for-profit focused on family issues
Wrote and implemented programs addressing family issues in the community
Solicited and secured grants from the US International Development Foundation

10 · November 2005 to March 2009

Financial Manager / Consultant

Chamber of Advocates of Republic of Armenia

Managed finance as Financial Manager and Consultant for the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia, analysing future earnings and expenses while supporting the CARPA regulation of advocates.

Key Achievements

Assisted with implementing CARPA, the regulation of advocates based on France's legislation system
Worked closely with banks to set up CARPA's payment system
Practiced policies to reduce financial crime such as money laundering

11 · September 2007 to February 2009

University lecture hall with accounting lesson

Lecturer (Accounting)

Yerevan Institute of Tourism

Taught Accounting for Beginners as Lecturer, designing the curriculum and setting educational standards.

Key Achievements

Instructed Accounting for Beginners at the Yerevan Institute of Tourism
Determined educational standards, goals and objectives for students
Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to build motivation and comprehension

12 · September 2007 to February 2009

Professional training classroom with students and trainer

Co-Founder, Lecturer

Business Training Center

Co-founded the Business Training Center and lectured in ACCA exam preparation, Income Tax and Corporate Tax.

Key Achievements

Instructed ACCA exam preparation, Income Tax and Corporate Tax
Recruited and interviewed professors and lecturers for ACCA exam preparation
Created and implemented strategies to improve instruction methods and student knowledge

Credentials

Three credentials, one standard

MBA · CFA · CPA

MBA in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Public Accountant, with Negotiation Mastery certification behind them.

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