PwC Indianapolis Office Managing Partner, Audit Partner focused on the Insurance Industry, Partner Champion for Thrive and Career Preview programs
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5:45 A.M.: Wake up.
6 A.M.: Go for a marathon training run as I mentally and spiritually prepare for the day.
7 A.M.: Begin getting ready.
7:25 A.M.: Drop off youngest daughter at school.
7:45 A.M.: Go back home and finish getting ready.
8:25 A.M.: Drop off my two oldest daughters at school and then head into the office.
9 A.M.: Walk around the office to see who is in and take time to catch up with my client service teams.
9:30 A.M.: Meet a team member for coffee to discuss their career aspirations and goals.
10 A.M.: Attend office council meeting to discuss the fall new joiner event, Hispanic Heritage Month lunch plans and brainstorm catering ideas from a Hispanic-owned business.
"I am committed to paying it forward by supporting all of our people so every person has the same opportunities to grow to their full potential. While I reach for the stars, you can be certain I am making sure to bring others along with me."
11 A.M.: Join a call with the real estate team to discuss the move to the new PwC office and review the floor plan and timeline.
11:45 P.M.: Grab lunch and leave for a client site.
1:30 P.M.: Jump on Thrive national planning call. PwC’s Thrive program, launched in 2020, is an innovative experience that provides support to new Black and Latino/Hispanic associates in the first two years of their careers through mentorship, intentional two-way learning and opportunities for participants to connect and grow together.
2 P.M.: Prepare remarks for upcoming Career Preview. PwC’s Career Preview is a three-day experience designed for high-performing individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree who are in their freshman year of a four-year degree program or sophomore year of a five-year degree program. Career Preview is a great opportunity for a student to confirm their college academic path and career objectives and become better acquainted with PwC.
2:30 P.M.: Client and team meetings.
3:45 P.M.: Use PwC AI tools to research and prepare responses to client follow up items.
4:30 P.M.: Consult with firm specialists to assist on a client accounting matter.
5:30 P.M.: Though I connect with my teams throughout the day, I like to do a final check in at the end of the day to make sure I have provided them with the support and coaching they need.
"Know that your client service experience is relevant, be it working as a server in a restaurant, as a retail associate or cashier. In those jobs you are gaining valuable client service experience that can make you a better audit or tax professional."
6 P.M.: Head home for dinner and assist with shuttling the girls to their basketball, cheerleading and dance practices
8:30 P.M.: Help girls with any outstanding homework questions or discuss anything on their minds.
9 P.M.: Unwind and watch a reality TV show with my wife and two dogs.
10 P.M.: Review tomorrow’s schedule for kids and work.
10:30 P.M.: Go to bed.
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Attending Vision: 2027.
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Speaking at PwC’s Career Preview.
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Giving INCPAS Scholars a tour of the PwC office.
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Speaking with the INCPAS Scholars about what it’s like to work at PwC.
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About Me
NAME: Gaby Alejandro, CPA
JOB TITLE: PwC Indianapolis Office Managing Partner, Audit Partner focused on the Insurance Industry, Partner Champion for Thrive and Career Preview programs
COMPANY: PwC
COMPANY SIZE: 75,000, over 200 in Indianapolis
MOST INTERESTING THING ABOUT WHAT YOU DO: My passion has always been helping others. I found I can do exactly this at PwC, as our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. By doing this, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the world.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS:
When I was a freshman at the University of Notre Dame, I received a letter from PwC about a summer leadership program designed for high-performing college freshmen who self-identify as members of traditionally underrepresented groups in the professional services industry. An upperclassman who lived a few doors down from me—and had interned at PwC—took time to explain the profession and share his experience with PwC over dinner. Later that night, I completed the application. Fast forward 25 years, I now have the privilege of leading PwC’s Indianapolis office as the Office Managing Partner. I am proud of PwC’s 20+ year journey that has led to a firm that embraces inclusion as an essential aspect of its purpose, culture and values. As a result, I am committed to paying it forward by supporting all of our people so every person has the same opportunities to grow to their full potential. While I reach for the stars, you can be certain I am making sure to bring others along with me.
ALMA MATER: University of Notre Dame
INDIANA CPA SOCIETY (INCPAS) INVOLVEMENT: I have been a supporter of the Indiana CPA Society for years. PwC is proud to be an Alliance Pipeline Partner, and we love to welcome INCPAS Scholars to our office every year to learn about what a career at PwC looks like. I am always a phone call away to provide input on INCPAS focus areas and the profession.
When I'm Not at Work
FAMILY: I have been married for 23 years to my beautiful wife, Jamie, and have been blessed with three amazing daughters, Lucy (15), Eva (14), and Lena (11).
PETS: Two Boston Terriers, Pixie (4) and Patch (2)
HOBBIES: Marathon running and being involved with my parish community at my church.
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Riley Children’s Hospital Board of Governors; Marian University Latino Leadership Initiative Board of Visitors; Guerin Catholic High School Governing Board
Advice for Students Considering the Profession
Do not rely entirely on what others may say about the profession; discover it for yourself! Experience the profession by taking advantage of opportunities to meet the firms, participating in leadership development programs offered and interning to enhance your own understanding. Further, know that your client service experience is relevant, be it working as a server in a restaurant, as a retail associate or cashier. In those jobs you are gaining valuable client service experience that can make you a better audit or tax professional. We work with clients every day, and your ability to meet clients where they are and provide outstanding client service will be key to your success.
Best Advice You've Ever Received
No matter the size of the task or opportunity, give it your full attention. It might not be what you wanted, but it may be exactly what you needed. There is learning and growth in every task and opportunity.
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