Brian Cook, CPA

Brian Cook, CPA has a strong background in financial services and accounting. Brian is currently the Corporate Controller at Aquarian Holdings, a position they have held since July 2022. Previously, Brian worked at INVESTCORP from February 2018 to July 2022, where they served as Controller and acting CFO. In this role, they managed a team responsible for the operations, accounting, and compliance functions of various funds and structures, including SEC registered funds, Irish QIAIF/Section 110 Funds, and CLOs.

Before their time at INVESTCORP, Brian worked at The Blackstone Group from August 2015 to January 2018 as a Manager in Global Fund Accounting at GSO Capital Partners. Here, they managed a team responsible for the operations, accounting, and compliance functions of various funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds.

Brian's earlier experience includes working as a Fund Accountant at Och-Ziff Capital Management from August 2013 to August 2015. During this time, they focused on accounting activities related to flagship funds, performing reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Prior to Och-Ziff, Brian was a Senior Associate in Financial Services and Business Advisory Services at Rothstein Kass from November 2010 to August 2013. In this role, they reviewed clients' financial statements, examined general ledger accounts, and expanded their responsibilities by assisting with business advisory service projects.

Before their career in finance, Brian served as an Analyst at Huron Consulting Group from November 2009 to September 2010. Brian also gained experience as a Graduate Assistant at the School of Business at the University at Albany from August 2008 to May 2009.

Brian's earliest work experience includes roles at the Department of Residential Life at the University at Albany. From June 2007 to June 2008, they served as a Housing Manager, and from August 2005 to June 2007, they were a Resident Assistant.

Overall, Brian Cook, CPA has a diverse range of experience in financial services, fund accounting, compliance, and advisory services, making him a highly knowledgeable and skilled professional in the field.

Brian Cook, CPA, earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from the University at Albany, SUNY, where they attended from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they pursued a Masters degree in Taxation from the same university, which they obtained in 2009. Additionally, Brian Cook obtained certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the New York State Education Department in October 2009.