Abel Svitavsky, CPA

Abel Svitavsky, CPA has over two decades of experience in the accounting and finance industry. Abel began their career at CohnReznick LLP in 1998 and worked there until 2016 as a Senior Audit Manager, specializing in industries such as life sciences, technology, manufacturing, distribution, and real estate. During this time, they gained extensive knowledge in accounting for equity transactions.

After leaving CohnReznick LLP, Abel worked at Pfenex Inc as the Director of Technical Accounting and Internal Controls. Here, they provided financial closing support, drafted technical accounting research papers, and ensured compliance with SOX requirements. Additionally, they served as a Consultant, offering general and operational support and converting international financial statements into the corporate financials.

Abel then joined Aravive Biologics, Inc as a Consultant-Accounting Advisor in 2018. In this role, they played a key part in completing audits for two years, drafting tax provisions, and overseeing SEC reporting. Abel also drafted the 2018 annual 10K filing, including the full set of financial statements.

Most recently, Abel joined Blythe Global Advisors as a Consultant in 2018, working until 2019. Blythe Global Advisors is an advisory firm that focuses on accounting and finance consulting services. Here, Abel assisted clients in meeting their reporting requirements by designing and executing financial processes for various phases of companies' lifecycles.

In April 2019, Abel joined Aravive, Inc. as the Sr. Director of Finance & Controller. Currently, they hold this position.

Abel Svitavsky, CPA, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from San Diego State University between 1996 and 1998. In addition to their education, they are also a Certified Public Accountant.