Diego Arias

Diego Arias is a skilled finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and project financial management. Currently serving as a Project Accountant at the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy since April 2023, Diego previously held the position of Manager of Finance and Accounting at Panagora Group from August 2020 to April 2023, where responsibilities included overseeing accounts payable activities, conducting monthly reconciliations, and providing staff training on compliance with USAID policies. Earlier experience includes serving as a Staff Accountant at the Argentine Naval Attache's Office from March 2014 to August 2020, where duties encompassed preparing financial statements and managing budgets. Diego's career also includes roles as an Intern at the Organization of American States and as an Analyst at Maplecroft. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in International Business Management from Newcastle University Business School and a Bachelor's degree in General Business/Entrepreneurship from the Robert H. Smith Business School at the University of Maryland.