Noah is a dynamic and dedicated professional with dual certifications as a CPA and a CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer), highlighting his passion for accounting and governmental finance. He is a natural problem solver and enjoys the continuous learning that comes with being a CPA drives him to stay current with regulations and best practices. Ensuring he can provide practical, up-to-date solutions for his clients and colleagues. Noah’s pursuit of the CPFO designation further specialized his expertise in local government finance, focusing on budgeting, compliance, and accounting process improvement.
After an earlier tenure at LSL from 2008 to 2013, Noah is thrilled to return, and bring with him a wealth of experience and fresh perspective about what is happening at the ground level of municipal finance departments.
Noah journey into accounting began with a love for math in high school, specifically word problems, and ignited in college as his professor’s provided real-world lectures for the subject. He discovered that accounting was the perfect blend of logical structure and problem-solving, solidifying his path in the business world. Coming from a family of municipal servants, Noah then naturally gravitated to local government, connecting the knowledge and information he picked up as a child with the business of how it worked.
Noah’s desire to benefit those around him is evident in his interactions with clients and LSL team members. He is dedicated to providing learning opportunities, fostering collaborating, and encouraging personal and professional career growth. This commitment enables both the firm and its clients to achieve excellence and deliver best-in-class services.
Great clients for Noah … Great clients for Noah … Noah’s excels when working with clients that want to improve their financial processes and internal controls towards the industry best practices. Collaboratively evaluating the process that have always been done a certain way, and then tailoring those process to achieve the desired outcome, while still ensuring adequate controls, is his favorite. Its why we enjoys working on financial process reengineering and ERP systems project management, and more.
LSL candidate tip … Noah values team members who are proactive problem-solvers and eager to use technology to improve processes. He looks for candidates who can spot inefficiencies, communicate clearly, and work together to implement effective solutions. If you’re driven to improve and leverage technology, you’ll fit right in with Noah’s team.
Personal … When he’s not at work, Noah is golfing or taking his daughter to her tennis or gymnastic practices or events. If he’s not out golfing, he enjoys watching sports on television, including the PGA, LPGA, and Chicago Bears football (although he’s not from Chicago!). And, he’s a fan of the series “Suits.”
Professional and Civic Involvement
Firm member, PrimeGlobal
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Member (CSMFO)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, BS, Accounting and Finance – San Diego State University
CPA, November 2011, CPFO March 2020