Elena Antonova, Cpa, Cma, Cfm, Cia
About Elena Antonova, Cpa, Cma, Cfm, Cia
Elena Antonova is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Epic Sciences, where she has worked since 2015. With a strong background in finance and accounting, she has held various leadership roles, including positions at Evofem Biosciences and Pfizer.
Work at Epic Sciences
Elena Antonova serves as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Epic Sciences, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she oversees comprehensive financial audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. She has implemented innovative process improvements that have enhanced financial reporting and operational efficiency. Additionally, she has led successful capital fundraising initiatives involving both equity and debt financing. Antonova plays a critical role in preparing the company for a potential IPO by ensuring SEC compliance and robust financial reporting. She also provides strategic financial consultation to the leadership team, focusing on both top line and bottom line management.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Elena Antonova held various finance-related positions. She worked at Evofem Biosciences as Vice President of Finance from 2012 to 2015. Before that, she was a Clinical Data Analyst at Pfizer from 2002 to 2005. Antonova also served as an Auditor at Ernst & Young for one year in 2005-2006 and was the Controller at Del Monte Foods from 1997 to 2001. Each of these roles contributed to her extensive experience in financial management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Elena Antonova holds a Master of Science in Physics from Moscow University of Electronic Technology. She also achieved a Master of Accounting and Financial Management with Distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management. Additionally, she studied at UC Berkeley Extension and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Business Institute of Economics and Finance, with a focus on Accounting. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both technical and financial disciplines.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Elena Antonova has established scalable policies and procedures at Epic Sciences to ensure timely financial and analytical information delivery. She developed and integrated advanced financial systems that streamline budgeting and strategic planning processes. Her efforts in financial management have significantly contributed to the operational efficiency and financial health of the organizations she has worked with.