Alexander Atamian

Alexander S. Atamian, CPA, was born in Hollywood, California, and raised in Glendale, where he completed his studies at Glendale High School. From a young age, Alexander showed a genuine interest in numbers, systems, and how financial structures create stability. His curiosity led him to pursue accounting at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Marshall School of Business. USC gave him both technical knowledge and an understanding of broader business concepts, preparing him for the demands of the financial industry. His career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big Four accounting firms. At PwC, he gained valuable experience in external audits, financial statement preparation, and regulatory compliance. Over three years, he worked with Fortune 500 and mid-sized firms, learning to analyze complex systems and build a disciplined work ethic that would define his professional path. After PwC, Alexander Atamian moved into the private sector, where he held key leadership roles. At Toyota Motor Sales, he managed general ledger closings and financial statements for a $14.6 billion division, while at Time Warner, he oversaw internal audits across multiple divisions. Later, as a Principal at Singer, Burke & Company, he handled audits, reviews, and business planning. At Toyota Financial Services, he managed treasury accounting, $8 billion in investments, and $100 billion in debt. He later served as Controller at Toyota Financial Securities Services, where his new internal controls cut costs by 15%. His leadership continued at MUSA Auto Finance as Vice President of Finance, overseeing corporate finance, forecasting, and planning, helping profits grow by 25%. Today, Alexander is a Senior Consultant at Toyota Financial Services, focusing on technical accounting, SEC reporting, tax planning, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.