Alissa Gildark

Founder, CPA Candidate, Enrolled Agent

Alissa Gildark is a distinguished financial professional with a comprehensive background in accounting and business management. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, complemented by a minor in Business, from the University of Maryland. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, Alissa has developed a robust expertise in various areas including bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll management, audit support, human resources consulting, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning.

Before establishing Gildark Financial Solutions in 2022, Alissa gained invaluable experience working with multiple esteemed tax and accounting firms. Her commitment to excellence in service delivery has enabled her to assist a diverse clientele in navigating complex financial landscapes and achieving their fiscal objectives.

Alissa is currently pursuing her CPA license and is an Enrolled Agent, a designation that allows her to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service. She remains actively engaged in professional development through her memberships in the National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP) which serves to enhance her knowledge of the evolving financial regulatory environment.

At Gildark Financial Solutions, Alissa adopts a client-centric approach, prioritizing the unique needs and goals of each individual and business she serves. She is adept at crafting tailored financial strategies that promote fiscal health and compliance, helping her clients effectively manage risks and seize growth opportunities.

Whether addressing intricate tax issues, optimizing cash flow, or providing comprehensive audit support, Alissa is dedicated to delivering high-quality, strategic guidance that empowers her clients to thrive in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

Professional Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer at B.G. Photonics, a Night Vision Technology Company.
  • Senior Accountant, leading the pharmacy and Medicare accounts at Blue Shield of California.
  • Accountant at a Tax & Bookkeeping services firm in Chula Vista, San Diego County.

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting and Business/Management – University of Maryland Global Campus
  • B.B.A in Business – Brigham Young University – Idaho
  • A.S. in Business Administration – Grossmont College
  • A.A. in Economics – Grossmont College

See what our clients say about us

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  • Rochelle L.

Alissa is extremely knowledgable and not only helped me get more money back than I was anticipating, but educated me on how to best prepare to file again for the upcoming year. She provided fantastic service, was extremely responsive, and exceeded all my expectations.  

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  • Larry S.

I had always wanted to sit down with an accounting specialist to go over my budget and that’s when I found GFS Group. Alissa was friendly, supportive, and most importantly an expert in her field. I felt comfortable working with her as a person and felt like I had known her for years. I could tell she truly cared and wanted the… Read more

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  • Brett B.

We are really happy with Gildark Financial, they were professional, and thorough. Very nice to work with.

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  • Ty B.

They have been really nice and very easy to work with. 100% would recommend, they make Tax season easy.

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  • Terry R.

Awesome people who take great time and care to make one of the most stressful parts of life easier. Financial responsibility isn’t easy and Gildark Financial Solutions goes above and beyond to help you with that responsibility.

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  • Allison V.

Very professional and felt like I was in good hands. Would recommend!

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  • Brady B.

I was struggling to formulate a plan to elevate my financial standing and with the help of Gildark Financial Solutions Group they definitely helped me out. They also provide tax services.

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  • Jeanette B.

Had a last minute return that needed to be filed and they got it done correctly and efficiently. I’ll be using this company in the future! Efficient, professional, and knowledgeable.

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