Cherie Alvarez

Cherie Alvarez is a financial professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance management. Currently serving as the Assistant Finance Manager at Santa Barbara Metro Transit since May 2020, responsibilities include monthly financial reporting and bi-weekly cash reports. Prior to this role, Cherie worked as the AP Manager at Sientra, Inc., leading a team and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Previous positions also include Financial Analyst at Sansum Clinic, where month-end closing and revenue entries were managed, and various roles at DuPont Displays, Inc., including Business Analyst and Senior Accountant, overseeing day-to-day accounting cycles and generating consolidated management reports. Cherie's early experience includes accounting management at Mrs. Weinstein's Toffee and Mentor Worldwide LLC. Cherie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with a concentration in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara.