Elena Menagarishvili

About Elena Menagarishvili

I work at Andersen in Seattle, helping clients with business valuation projects. I enjoy solving complex problems and making things easier to understand for others. My work includes valuing restricted stock and stock options (IRC Sec. 409A), allocating purchase price in M&A transactions (ASC 805), and providing valuations for estate and gift tax planning. I also specialize in complex securities valuation—using Monte Carlo simulations and lattice models to value instruments like performance-based options, RSUs, earnouts, and convertible debt.I studied at Seattle University, where I built a strong foundation in finance and accounting. I also have teaching experience and love sharing knowledge with students and professionals. I\'m always learning and enjoy connecting with people who are interested in business, numbers, and clear thinking.

Experience

1. Director (Business Valuation)

   Andersen

   Sep 2012 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Restricted stock and stock options (IRC Sec. 409A)- M&A: allocation of the purchase price to acquired assets (ASC 805)- Valuations for estate and gift tax planning and reporting- Complex securities valuation (using MC simulation / Lattice model): options with performance based vesting, RSUs, contingent considerations / earnouts, convertible debt.

Education

• Seattle University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Finance

  2010 — 2013

• Ivanovo State Power University

  Bachelor, Financial Management

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Finance
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Valuation
• Bilingual (Russian)
• Public Speaking
• Excel
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Business Valuation
• Analytical Abilities
• Jmp
• Word
• Eviews
• Analytical Skills
• Analysis