Melissa Cecchine, Cpa, Cae Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

I help individuals transform their financial future through education and tools for financial freedom. I help people consolidate their 401ks at former employers into their own account in one place; safeguard their investments and retirement against losses from the stock market; and provide a source for tax free retirement and guaranteed retirement income.

Arlington, Virginia

Melissa "ChaChing" Cecchine, a seasoned financial expert with a passion for guiding individuals, particularly women, towards conscious financial management and smart wealth-building strategies that bring lasting peace of mind. With a CPA certification and a track record of successfully overseeing the finances of multimillion-dollar organizations, Melissa.

Arlington, Virginia

Provide part-time and/or interim CFO services and consulting to trade associations, non-profits and small businesses. Provide coaching and mentoring for Controllers.

Arlington, VA

Overall authority for financial operations of NAA, NAA Education Institute, NAAPAC, and Multi Family Book Project, LLC. Responsibilities included budget and forecasting, oversight of preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, liaison with the budget and finance and investment committees as well as treasurer and board of directors. Manage all.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for overseeing the management and reporting of the organizations finances. Earthopia starts with the question of what would it be like if every child has access to a world class education and an abundance of real food; our goal is to explore and impact that through collaboration with other entities committed to make a difference in these areas.

Alexandria, Virginia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Self-employed CPA performing various contract finance/accounting positions including the Acting CFO for a non-profit in Washington, D.C. responsible for federal and non-federal grants, month end close, financial statement preparation, audit preparation, and payroll.

Santa Monica, CA

Recruited to establish the internal accounting department and internal controls for a start-up entertainment company which consisted of 5 corporate entities. Responsible for the preparation of weekly cash flow reports and month-end financial statements. Reported directly to the V.P. of Finance and managed overall cash receipts and payables

Alexandria, VA

Recruited as the first financial director of the organization to enhance internal controls and reporting. Overall authority for financial operations of ASA, ASA Foundation, and StaffingPAC including budget and forecasting, oversight of month-end reconciliation, preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, and audit and tax requirements..

Arlington, VA

First to hold the position as controller for NAMI’s related-entity foundation that received corporate contributions. Responsibilities included maintaining all general ledger activity, preparation of monthly financial statements, managing the fiscal-year budget, audit, and tax compliance.

Bethesda, MD

Planned, performed, supervised, and completed financial statement audits, OMB Circular A-133 audits, and agreed-upon procedures for not-for-profit organizations with revenues of $1 million to $25 million.Coordinated re-engineering sessions, which encompassed preparing a strategic audit approach specific to each client, preparing the budget, and ensuring.

B.S., Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Coaching Certificate, Coaching

Leadership

Completed the Curriculum for Living, Introduction Leaders Program, Communication Courses, Wisdom Unlimited, Partnership Exploration.

Certificate Program, Training And Development

Completed Master Facilitator, Ultimate Personal Development Program, Life Enhancements, Robert Kiyosaki's Entrepreneur Development Program.

Certificate Programs, Training And Development

Completed Train the Trainer, Making the Stage, Mission Possible Coaching and Training Program, Global Mastermind Program, Life Directions.

A.A., Apparel Manufacturing Management

Activities and Societies: Member of Fashion Group International - LA Nominated for the A.A.F.A. Award given to an outstanding Apparel.

Nlp

Completed Supreme Influence in Action for NLP, Achieving Big Goals, Masters of Supreme Influence, and Embody Higher Powers.