Eileen Cavalier
About Eileen Cavalier
Eileen Cavalier serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Citizen Advocates, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. With a background in finance spanning over two decades, she has held various roles in organizations such as East House and The Arc of Monroe County.
Current Role as Chief Financial Officer
Eileen Cavalier serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Citizen Advocates, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she oversees the financial operations of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic financial planning. Her leadership contributes to the financial health and sustainability of the organization, which is based in Malone, New York.
Previous Experience at Citizen Advocates
Before becoming Chief Financial Officer, Eileen Cavalier held two positions at Citizen Advocates, Inc. She worked as the Director of Finance from 2021 to 2022, where she managed financial reporting and budgeting processes. Additionally, she briefly served as the Senior Director of Finance in 2022 for a period of two months, further enhancing her expertise in financial management within the organization.
Career Background in Finance
Eileen Cavalier has extensive experience in finance and accounting. She worked as the Accounting Manager at Heritage Christian Services from 1998 to 2005. Following that, she served as the Controller at The Arc of Monroe County from 2005 to 2011. Her career also includes roles as Finance Director and Vice President of Finance & IT at East House from 2012 to 2021.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Eileen Cavalier studied at St. Bonaventure University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. Her studies included a focus on Business and English, providing her with a solid foundation for her career in finance and management. She attended the university from 1989 to 1993.
Early Career in Billing Coordination
Eileen Cavalier began her career in billing coordination, working at Baker & McKenzie from 1993 to 1995 and at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft from 1996 to 1998. These early roles provided her with essential skills in financial operations and client billing, which have contributed to her later success in finance management.