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Bio

Jenn Calabrese

Chief Financial Officer at Athena Capital
Isabelle Freidheim, Founder and Chairman of Athena Capital

Press Mentions

Jenn Calabrese began her career at KPMG, LLP specializing in the Information, Communications and Entertainment industry, and amassing knowledge and experience that would guide her life's work.

Professional Life

Jenn also spent several years working for publicly traded companies, serving as Corporate Controller, Director of Accounting and SEC Reporting, Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

She specializes in SEC financial reporting, compliance, and consulting services to facilitate the reporting between auditors and public companies on behalf of clients. Jenn founded Calabrese Consulting, LLC ("CCL") in 2012, a minority/woman-owned, full-service accounting and advisory firm which currently employs over 50 employees, serving more than 350 clients around the world. She applies a hands-on approach that stems from her tenure on both the client and audit sides, and exemplifies her dedication to her craft.

Education

She graduated from Hofstra University with a B.B.A. in Accounting and a B.A. in Psychology and earned her Master of Science in Accountancy from SUNY Polytechnic. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Global Management Accountant and a member of both The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jenn is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hofstra University.

Quick Facts

Name: Jenn Calabrese

Current Title: Chief Financial Officer at Athena Capital

Industries: Investing and Fintech

Education: 

  • B.B.A in Accounting and B.A. in Psychology, Hofstra University
  • Master of Science in Accountancy, SUNY Polytechnic

Previous Roles:

  • Founder & CEO, Calabrese Consulting (Aug 2012 - Present)
  • Director of Accounting and SEC/Financial Reporting, eLandia International Inc (2010-2012)
  • Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, DESCA (2010-2012)
  • Managing Director, SEC Solutions Group, LLC (2007-2010)