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Jesi Manabat, CPA

Advisory Director | Nashville

   

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Jesi Manabat, CPA

Advisory Director | Nashville

   

Jesi Manabat knows that strong assurance and advisory support is not just about compliance—it is about protecting value and strengthening decision making. With more than seventeen years of experience in public accounting, Jesi serves clients as a trusted advisor across assurance, complex accounting, and risk-focused services, with a primary emphasis on financial services organizations.

While his foundation is built on experience at both Big Four and mid-sized accounting firms, Jesi’s true value lies in his ability to navigate complexity with clarity. Whether he is advising on technical accounting matters, evaluating internal controls, or supporting outsourced and co-sourced internal audit functions, Jesi helps organizations identify, manage, and mitigate financial, operational, fraud, and regulatory risks.

Areas of Impact:

  • Assurance and Advisory: Delivering audit and advisory support across financial services and other complex industries.
  • Risk and Controls: Strengthening internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory readiness.
  • Technical Expertise: Providing guidance on complex accounting issues and SEC reporting considerations.

Jesi earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lyceum of the Philippines University and holds both Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor credentials. He remains actively engaged in the professional community through organizations such as ACG Tennessee and the Greater Nashville Technology Council, supporting continued growth and innovation across the markets he serves.

 

Industries

Financial services

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lyceum of the Philippines University

Community Involvement