Tara Cates

Tara Cates, CPA, currently serves as the Controller at Wall Street Funding since November 2023. Prior experience includes working as Controller at Thirstie from July 2021 to June 2023, where the company connected alcohol brands with consumers through technology solutions. Tara held the position of Property Controller at The Cayre Group from October 2018 to July 2021, managing accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial properties in the New York Metropolitan Area. Previous roles include Senior Auditor at Marks Paneth LLP and Semi-Senior Auditor at RSSM CPA LLP, focusing on financial audits across various industries. Tara began the accounting career as an intern at CampGroup, LLC, and Tullis Health Investors. Educational qualifications consist of a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, both from the University at Albany.