Lionel Ayala, Cpa
About Lionel Ayala, Cpa
Lionel Ayala, CPA, is the Senior Manager of Corporate Financial Reporting at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a diverse background in accounting and financial analysis.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lionel Ayala currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting at Bristol Myers Squibb. He started this role in May 2022. As part of his responsibilities, Lionel manages corporate financial reporting, leveraging his extensive experience in accounting and financial analysis. His role involves overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing a team to achieve accurate and timely financial reporting.
Previous Experience at The Siegfried Group
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Lionel Ayala worked as an Associate Manager at The Siegfried Group. He held this position from 2021 to 2022 for one year. At The Siegfried Group, Lionel was involved in various financial management and consulting projects. He applied his expertise to enhance financial reporting systems and processes, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in financial advisory services.
Tenure at BD
Lionel Ayala's career includes significant roles at BD. He worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for nine months from 2020 to 2021, based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Consolidations Accountant at the same location from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, Lionel was responsible for financial consolidation, analysis, and reporting, reinforcing his skills in corporate finance and accounting. His contributions were integral in supporting BD's financial operations and strategic decision-making processes.
Early Career at KPMG
Lionel Ayala commenced his professional journey at KPMG, where he progressed from an Audit Intern in 2014 to Senior Audit Associate by 2018. He spent approximately four years at KPMG's Short Hills, New Jersey office, initially as an Audit Associate from 2015 to 2017 and subsequently as a Senior Audit Associate for the following year. During his tenure at KPMG, Lionel gained invaluable experience in auditing, financial scrutiny, and compliance, which laid a strong foundation for his career in accounting and finance.
Educational Background and Initial Roles
Lionel Ayala earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics from Rutgers Business School, completing his studies in 2015. His educational background provided a robust foundation for his career in accounting. Lionel's early professional experiences include roles such as a Sales Lead at Best Buy and a Red Zone Specialist at Apple. Additionally, he participated in a mentorship program at Deloitte in 2013 which further enhanced his professional development.