Anita Gharakhanian
DirectorBio
Anita Gharakhanian is a Director at Buxbaum, leading outsourced accounting and interim controller work for companies that need experienced oversight of their day-to-day financial operations.
Her work focuses on accounting operations, financial reporting, and team leadership, including oversight of month-end close processes, reporting accuracy, cash flow management, and mentoring internal accounting teams. She supports organizations navigating growth, change, or increased financial demands by stabilizing core processes and improving visibility into performance.
With more than three decades of experience, she has held senior controller and finance leadership roles at BIG3 Basketball, The California Endowment, and Aptium Oncology, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to complex accounting environments.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science and Engineering — University of La Verne
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Leon WuManaging PrincipalLeon Wu Profile
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Anita GharakhanianDirectorAnita Gharakhanian Profile
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