Irina Lerman
About Irina Lerman
Irina Lerman serves as the Director of Finance at BridgeTower Media, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in finance roles across various media companies, she specializes in digital, social, and print media within the finance sector.
Current Role at BridgeTower Media
Irina Lerman serves as the Director of Finance at BridgeTower Media, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, contributing to strategic financial planning, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Her expertise in finance is applied to enhance business processes and operations within the company.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining BridgeTower Media, Irina Lerman held several significant positions in finance. She worked as the Director of FP&A at Flywheel Digital for six months in 2021. Prior to that, she was the Director of Finance at G/O Media from 2019 to 2021. Her career began at Forbes Media LLC, where she served as Director of FP&A for 12 years, from 2007 to 2019. Additionally, she has experience as an Associate Financial Planning Analyst at Assured Guaranty and as a Business Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman.
Educational Background in Finance
Irina Lerman earned her MBA in Finance and Management from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. Earlier, she completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and Marketing at the University at Albany, SUNY, from 1998 to 2001. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in financial management.
Specializations and Skills in Finance
Irina Lerman specializes in digital, social, and print media within the finance sector. She possesses expertise in a variety of financial systems, including Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Salesforce, Netsuite, Boostr, ChromeRiver, Google Analytics, PowerBI, DOMO, and Tableau. Her strong skills in contract negotiation and enhancing business operations contribute to her effectiveness in financial leadership.