Pio Lau

Pio Lau is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Assistant Controller at Urban Justice Center since March 2021, and has previously held the dual role of Senior Accountant and Grant Manager. As the Founder and Owner of Catmint Wheel Cake since May 2016, Pio Lau has showcased entrepreneurial skills at prominent events like Smorgasburg Jersey City and Japan Fes NYC. Prior experience includes an Audit Supervisor position at Marks Paneth LLP, where Pio Lau specialized in attestation and taxation services for nonprofit organizations, and a Tax Auditor role at the California Franchise Tax Board, focusing on Fortune 500 companies. Pio Lau's career began with an array of auditing positions at Padilla and Company LLP, culminating in significant volunteer work as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant with United Way of Broome County. Pio Lau holds a Master of Science in Accounting and dual Bachelor's degrees in Music and Accounting from Binghamton University.