Monifa Benison

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About Monifa Benison

Monifa Benison, CPA, is a seasoned accounting and financial professional with a proven track record of responsibility, adaptability, and excellence. She is recognized for her ability to quickly learn and thrive in new environments, applying her expertise to complex challenges with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. With over 15 years of experience, Monifa brings a professional and solutions-oriented approach to every role, ensuring organizational objectives are met with the highest standards of integrity. In her current role as a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Monifa applies her deep expertise in regulatory review to ensure the accuracy of exempt organizations and related business entities and makes determinations on initial and continuing exempt status of these organizations. Her work supports the IRS mission to uphold fair administration of the tax code while fostering public trust. Previously, Monifa gained extensive hands-on tax preparation and advisory experience across public accounting firms, where she prepared and reviewed individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns. This foundation in personal and business tax work has equipped her with a unique perspective on the interplay between taxpayers, businesses, and federal oversight. As a Multi-Center Controller at European Wax Center, Monifa directed full-cycle accounting operations across multiple New York City locations, managing a $2.5M+ P&L while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity. She spearheaded transformative initiatives to strengthen cash flow management, redesign budgeting frameworks, and enhance audit readiness—delivering measurable improvements in liquidity, efficiency, and operational resilience. Earlier, as Tax Manager at Executive Monetary Management, she provided strategic financial leadership for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices with portfolios exceeding $30M+. Her work in tax strategy, financial forecasting, and risk analysis consistently delivered strategic value, minimized exposure to financial risks, and enhanced client trust. Monifa’s academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Accounting from Long Island University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Niagara University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New York. Core Competencies Include:* Federal Tax Examination & Compliance (IRS)* Individual & Business Tax Preparation and Advisory * Financial Planning & Business Advisory * Risk Management, Mitigation & Internal Controls