EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Personal Information
Timeline

PARNIA PANDKHOU

ARMANINO LLP
Beverly Hills
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Partner-level business development and finance executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across public accounting, financial services, fund administration, outsourced finance, and advisory services. Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a Top 100 Accountant (2023–2026) and Most Influential Women in Accounting honoree (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023). Generated $34.6M+ in opportunity value across 466 client wins while building national growth platforms and leading enterprise transformation initiatives.

Work History

Business Manager

Brown, Kraft & Co., CPAs

Senior Accountant

Tanner, Mainstain & Hoffer | undefinedundefined

Senior Accountant

Weber, Lipshie & Co. | undefinedundefined

Partner | Business Outsourcing Services & Financial Services Growth Leader

ARMANINO LLP | 2018 - Current
  • Generated and influenced $34.6M+ in opportunity value across 466 client wins.
  • Built and scaled the Financial Services and Fund Administration growth platform.
  • Achieved career-best performance with 114 wins totaling approximately $9.1M in opportunity value.
  • Led the Alterra Mountain Company enterprise transformation initiative.
  • Designed the BOS Code Red Growth Framework and Executive Account Sponsor Model.
  • Led cross-functional teams across Consulting, CFO Advisory, Fund Administration, Strategy & Transformation and Tax.

Director of Business Development

10 Years 9 Months
FINEMAN WEST & COMPANY | 01.2016 - 2018
  • Launched outsourced CFO, controller and bookkeeping offerings.
  • Advised clients on forecasting, strategy, KPIs and operational performance.

Chief Financial Officer

3 Years
PHARMPLAST LLC | 01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Directed all financial operations, planning, budgeting, tax and business development.
  • Advised executive leadership and Board on growth and profitability initiatives.

Independent Consultant

18 Years
01.1997 - 01.2015
  • Trusted advisor to CEOs, boards and investors.
  • Led finance transformations, M&A integrations, reporting enhancements and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, governance and performance strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Accounting

California State University | Northridge

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

California

Skills

Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework
Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework
Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework
Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework
Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework
Creator of BOS Code Red Growth Framework

Accomplishments

  • Top 100 Accountant, Los Angeles Business Journal (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Most Influential Women in Accounting, Los Angeles Business Journal (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • AICPA Inspiring Women in Accounting and Finance Award Nominee

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of California

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

  • FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (FIDM)
  • Professor, Business & Finance Programs | 2010–Present
  • Teach Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Applied Management Strategy, Leadership Development, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership.

Personal Information

Title: Partner | Growth Executive | Financial Services Leader

Timeline

Director of Business Development

FINEMAN WEST & COMPANY
01.2016 - 2018Read More

Chief Financial Officer

PHARMPLAST LLC
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More

Independent Consultant

01.1997 - 01.2015Read More

Senior Accountant

Weber, Lipshie & Co.
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Senior Accountant

Tanner, Mainstain & Hoffer
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Business Manager

Brown, Kraft & Co., CPAs
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Partner | Business Outsourcing Services & Financial Services Growth Leader

ARMANINO LLP
2018 - CurrentRead More

California State University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration & Accounting
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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PARNIA PANDKHOU