Gaurav Pahwa, Cpa, Cfe, Phr
About Gaurav Pahwa, Cpa, Cfe, Phr
Gaurav Pahwa is a CFO and COO with extensive experience in finance and management, currently serving at Slash Management in Los Angeles since 2019. He has held similar roles at New York Models and LA Models since 2011, and has a background in accounting and fraud examination.
Work at Slash Management
Gaurav Pahwa serves as the CFO and COO of Slash Management, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Los Angeles, he has contributed to the company's financial and operational strategies for over five years. His role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, and operational efficiency, ensuring that the organization meets its financial goals.
Current Positions at New York Models and LA Models
In addition to his role at Slash Management, Gaurav Pahwa has been the CFO and COO at New York Models since 2011, where he has worked for 13 years. He also holds the same positions at LA Models, contributing to both companies' financial and operational management. His extensive experience in these roles highlights his expertise in the modeling industry.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Gaurav Pahwa holds a BBA in Accounting from The City University of New York, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He achieved the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in 2008, and he completed the Professional in Human Resources (PHR-CA) certification from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Gaurav Pahwa has a diverse professional background. He worked as an Audit Senior Supervisor at Deloitte from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as an Internal Auditor at Harsco Corporation from 2009 to 2011. His earlier experience includes internships at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Abbott, and the New York Mercantile Exchange, where he gained valuable insights into finance and auditing.