Gary Mendelson

Gary Mendelson, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning across various companies and roles. Their most recent position was as the Director of Accounting at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries starting in 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Manager of Accounting and Finance at Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans from 2016 to 2023. Gary has also held roles such as Director of Operations at Collateral Finance Corporation, Senior Accountant at REM Eyewear, Controller at Ace Gallery, and Assistant Controller at Gregg Ruth & Co. During their tenure at Gregg Ruth & Co., Gary was responsible for accounts receivable and payable control and supervision, working closely with and assisting clients, and reconciling bank, vendor, and customer accounts. Overall, Gary has a strong background in accounting and finance with extensive experience in various industries.

Gary Mendelson, CPA has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Information Systems from Moscow State University of Geodesy, which they obtained from 1996 to 2001. In 2007 to 2010, they attended UCLA Extension where they took Accounting (GAAP) classes in preparation for the CPA test. Gary is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certified by the California Board of Accountancy.