Shivender Sofat (CPA, CFE, FCA)

Advisory Board Member

About Shivender

A seasoned finance professional with extensive experience spanning the United States and India, I bring deep expertise in corporate finance, taxation, audit, project consulting, compliance, and cost management. My career includes leadership roles in both public accounting firms and private industry, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals, not-for-profits, government audits, and small businesses.

 

My strengths lie in streamlining financial processes, leading cross-functional teams, structuring deals with financial institutions, and delivering value-added strategic financial consulting. A passionate contributor to community organizations and a dynamic member of the NRI community.

Experience Highlights

Public Accounting (USA)
  • Delivered tax, consulting, and compliance services to HNWIs
  • Conducted audits and reviews for nonprofits, governmental entities, and small businesses
  • Led negotiations with banks and financial institutions
  • Enhanced financial systems and provided growth-focused financial analytics
  • Built and mentored high-performing finance teams
Public Accounting (India)
  • Partner in an Indian accounting firm managing statutory/tax audits
  • Provided tax consulting and BPO assignments
  • Led project financing initiatives
  • Managed complex compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Private Industry (USA)
  • Prior to public practice, worked in corporate finance roles in U.S. industry sectors
  • Specialized in financial planning and analysis
  • Led cross-functional teams in financial process improvements
  • Structured deals with financial institutions

Education & Certifications

  • B.Com
    Punjabi University, India
  • Chartered Accountant
    India
  • Certified Public Accountant
    USA
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
    CFE

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of CPAs
    AICPA
  • NY State Society of CPAs
    NYSSCPA
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
    ACFE
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
    ICAI

Committee Involvement

    1. Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing Committee
    2. Relations with the IRS Committee
    NYSSCPA

Corporate Finance Taxation Audit & Compliance Strategic Consulting

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