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Amit Makwana
Director - Accounting Advisory

What I enjoy most is strengthening finance functions so they can deliver both accuracy and business insight

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Believes finance leadership means driving insight, not just accuracy
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Passionate about building resilient controllership and FP&A frameworks
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Advocates for blending compliance discipline with strategic foresight
Journey & Career Highlights

Amit Makwana brings over 15 years of global experience across EY, PwC, CFGI, and Siegfried Group, with the majority of his career spent in the United States supporting both US SEC filers and private organizations. His expertise spans controllership, operational finance, and performance management — helping finance functions operate with precision while driving forward-looking business insights

At Pierag Consulting, Amit serves as a Director in the Accounting Advisory practice, leading multiple controllership transformation and risk optimization projects. His focus is on streamlining close and reporting cycles, enhancing forecasting and budgeting processes, and strengthening financial planning and analysis disciplines

He combines a strong technical foundation with strategic thinking, helping organizations move from reactive reporting to proactive decision-making.

Past Roles
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Senior Manager - CFGI
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Senior Manager - BDO
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Senior Manager - EY
Leadership & Impact
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Leads controllership and financial transformation engagements
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Advisor to US and global clients on close cycle optimization and financial planning
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Brings a strong FP&A perspective to enhance decision-making and forecasting
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Mentors finance teams to deliver with accuracy, efficiency, and insight
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Leads high-impact controllership and risk optimization projects that improve accuracy, visibility, and decision-making.
Interests & Personality

Amit is recognized for his ability to optimize finance processes, strengthen planning disciplines, and mentor high-performing teams.

Outside of work, he enjoys connecting with people, exploring new ideas, and spending quality time with family and friends. His leadership style blends analytical rigor with empathy, making him both a trusted advisor and an inspiring mentor.

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Qualifications & Certifications
  • M.B.A. – Finance & Accounting (USA)
  • M.S. – Accounting (USA)
  • CPA – Massachusetts State
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Areas of Expertise
  • Technical & Operational Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
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Industry Focus
  • Telecommunications
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology / SaaS