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Alex J. Irwin

CPA

Office

3421 Ridgewood Road #300

Akron, Ohio 44333


330.762.9785
330.762.3108

About

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A manager within the BMF Transaction Advisory Services Group, Alex provides financial due diligence and other consultation services to private equity groups, equity sponsors, subordinated debt lenders, as well as sellers of privately held companies. He has experience in Assurance and Advisory Services from his time at a regional accounting firm focusing on audits of various funds and trusts such as mutual funds, private equity funds and hedge funds. This experience enabled him to obtain a thorough understanding of investment funds, aiming to identify risk exposure and performance trends.

Previously, Alex worked at a $14B publicly traded financial institution as an audit analyst, advancing his accounting, advisory, internal control and data analysis skills. In addition to leading audits, Alex conducted the institution’s continuous monitoring function, testing big data as well as performing testing over the overall institution’s risk appetite and branch operations.

Specializations

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Double Major: Accountancy & Finance), John Carroll University

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Professional and Civic Memberships and Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
  • The Vincent House, after school volunteer

Strengths

  • Achiever
  • Deliberative
  • Futuristic
  • Learner
  • Responsibility

Industry Experience

Private Equity

Unlocking Your Business’s True Value: A Guide for Smart Loan Negotiations

Understanding a company’s value is critical when seeking new loans to expand your business or when renegotiating existing terms to be more favorable. It is imperative to understand your financial position and value, especially when dealing with lenders. Your. Read More >>