\u201cWhat I enjoy most is strengthening finance functions so they can deliver both accuracy and business insight,\u201d<\/p>\n
For Amit Makwana, strong finance leadership is about more than closing the books\u2014it\u2019s about building resilient controllership functions and shaping forward-looking insights through FP&A. With over 15 years of experience across EY, PwC, CFGI, and Siegfried Group\u2014most of it in the United States\u2014he has supported US SEC filers and private companies with controllership, operational finance, and performance management.<\/p>\n
At Pierag Consulting, Amit is a Director in the Accounting Advisory practice. He currently leads multiple controllership and risk optimization projects, helps streamline close and reporting cycles, and manages teams driving improvements in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. His work often blends compliance with forward-looking analysis\u2014helping finance leaders not just report the past, but anticipate the future.<\/p>\n
Before joining Pierag, Amit was a Senior Manager in CFGI\u2019s Accounting & Advisory practice, where he served as revenue leader for a large SaaS public company. In that role, he managed period close tasks, quarterly and annual revenue disclosures, and provided technical expertise on revenue recognition. At Siegfried Group, he led teams assisting public and private companies with operational, reporting, and accounting needs\u2014most notably guiding a private company through its first-year audit in just three months while drafting its inaugural accounting policies, financial statements, and footnotes.<\/p>\n
Earlier at EY, Amit served as account executive on audits of Fortune 500 companies, where he oversaw complex reporting areas and gained deep experience in governance, compliance, and large-scale transaction reviews. His industry exposure includes telecommunications, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, biotechnology, and technology\/SaaS.<\/p>\n
With expertise spanning controllership, FP&A, and financial reporting, Amit brings a balanced perspective to finance functions. Colleagues know him for his ability to optimize reporting processes, strengthen planning disciplines, and mentor teams to deliver with both precision and agility. Outside of work, Amit values connecting with people, exploring new ideas, and spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
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Expertise – Technical and Operational Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis.<\/p>\n
Industries- Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Technology \/ SaaS.<\/p>\n