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Himanshu Shah

Chief Financial Officer at MedReview Inc.

Himanshu Shah has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Himanshu currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at NYCHSRO\\Medreview, a role they assumed in September 2021. Prior to this, they served as Chief Financial Officer at Lighthouse Guild from November 2018 to August 2021, and as Senior Vice President and Controller from September 2017 to November 2018.

Before joining Lighthouse Guild, Shah worked at Affinity Health Plan as the Vice President and Controller from September 2015 to August 2017. In this role, they were responsible for managing the financial reporting and treasury areas, as well as preparing monthly financial statements and variance analyses. Himanshu also managed external audits and ensured timely submission of statutory reports.

From 2008 to 2015, Shah held the position of Senior Director - Business Intelligence at EmblemHealth. Their responsibilities included preparing annual budgets and forecasts, conducting variance analyses, and identifying root causes of variations. Himanshu utilized various tools such as PeopleSoft, SAS, Cognos, Hyperion, and Microsoft tools for data analysis.

Prior to their time at EmblemHealth, Shah worked at HIP (Health Insurance Plan) for several years. From 2003 to 2007, they served as the Managing Director-Business Transformation, identifying and implementing projects for process improvement and financial gains. Himanshu also held the role of Assistant Controller from 1996 to 2002, where they prepared detailed financial and statistical analysis and developed profitability reports.

Shah's early career includes experience at Frye Williams & Co. CPA, where they served as a Senior Auditor and eventually as a Senior Manager. Himanshu performed audits and management consulting assignments and supervised staff and senior accountants.

Their first professional role was as a Senior Accountant at the New York City Housing Development Corporation from 1987 to 1992. In this position, they supervised a team, prepared financial statements, and developed investment methods.

Overall, Himanshu Shah has a wealth of experience in finance and accounting, encompassing positions at various organizations in both the healthcare and financial sectors.

Himanshu Shah began their education by earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Gujarat University between 1978 and 1981. During this time, they studied subjects such as Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Communication, and Statistics. In 1980, they enrolled in The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and completed a degree in Chartered Accountancy, specializing in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Economics, and Statistics. In the same year, they also pursued a degree in Cost Accountancy (Associate) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, focusing on Cost Accounting, Finance, and techniques for product pricing.

Continuing their education, Himanshu pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Gujarat University from 1981 to 1983. Their coursework included Taxation, Constitution, Contract, and other business laws. In 1984, they obtained a Certificate in COBOL Programming from New York University, specializing in COBOL programming languages. Later that year, Himanshu also attained the Cost Accountant certification from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and became a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1983.

In 1984, Himanshu pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Finance and Accounting Information Systems from Wayne State University, completing their studies in 1985.

Throughout their career, Himanshu Shah obtained additional certifications such as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt from iSixSigma in December 2003 and a Certified Public Accountant certification from the State of New Jersey in May 1995.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    September, 2021 - present