BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Cara Colavita currently serves as Chair of H2R CPA’s Accounting & Assurance department and Chief Financial Officer of the firm. Her responsibilities include financial planning and reporting; supervision, mentoring and training of team members; and extensive interaction with clients to ensure that the firm is meeting and exceeding client expectations.
Having joined the firm in 2007, Cara has significant experience in guiding clients through the financial statement audit, review and compilation process, while serving as a team leader for the timely and efficient completion of fieldwork and financial report issuance. Cara has also provided clients with an array of consulting and accounting services over the course of her career, collaborating closely with client staff and management as a trusted and professional advisor. Cara works with closely held businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, rental real estate and professional services. Her clients also include numerous fraternal benefit societies.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – West Virginia University
- Certified Public Accountant
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
- Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Cara is a native of Peters Township and currently lives in South Fayette with her husband, Dan, and their two daughters. When she isn’t working, Cara enjoys spending time with her family and watching the Pittsburgh Penguins.
