Brian Leon, Cpa
About Brian Leon, Cpa
Brian Leon is the Vice President of Accounting at Cano Health, where he has played a significant role in financial reporting and internal audit functions. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Accounting from Florida International University and has extensive experience in assurance and auditing from his tenure at PwC and Cherry Bekaert LLP.
Work at Cano Health
Brian Leon currently serves as the Vice President of Accounting at Cano Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages a team of over 25 accounting and finance professionals. He is responsible for overseeing the monthly and quarterly accounting and financial reporting processes for an organization with $2.7 billion in revenue. Leon played a key role in the successful implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) at Cano Health, which led to the remediation of multiple material weaknesses in its first year. He also contributed to various successful implementations, including ERP and compensation systems.
Education and Expertise
Brian Leon holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Florida International University, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the same institution in 2009. Prior to that, he studied Finance at Florida State University, where he obtained another Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting and finance, particularly in managing complex financial reporting processes and compliance.
Background
Before his current role at Cano Health, Brian Leon gained significant experience in the accounting field through various positions. He worked at PwC as an Assurance Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he led engagement teams and managed multi-million dollar budgets for Fortune 500 clients. He then served as an Assurance Senior Manager and later as an Assurance Director at PwC until 2021. Earlier in his career, he was an Assurance Associate at Cherry Bekaert LLP from 2010 to 2011. His diverse background in assurance and internal audit has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Achievements
During his tenure at Cano Health, Brian Leon has achieved notable milestones, including leading the acceleration of the revenue cycle close by 70%. He was instrumental in building out the internal audit department at Cano Health in preparation for its initial public offering (IPO) via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Leon has also supported external diligence and creditors, along with ad-hoc reporting, showcasing his capability in managing complex financial scenarios and compliance requirements.