Mahesh Bhatia, CPA, CA, is the Chief Finance Officer and a member of the senior management team at Community Catalyst.

In this role, Mahesh oversees the organization’s financial operations and works with program managers to provide timely and meaningful direction and reporting.

Mahesh has more than three decades of experience in finance with companies of various sizes and operating environments, including non-profits. He is an accomplished financial strategist and a trusted business advisor, partnering with senior management on matters related to business strategy, planning, and growth.

Previously, Mahesh worked as the CFO for the YMCA of Greater Nashua, where he implemented cost-containment initiatives and process improvements, and was part of the acquisition process for a new facility. Prior to his work at YMCA, Mahesh worked as the CFO of a publicly-traded general insurance brokerage firm in Canada.

Mahesh holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai. He is Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Accountant (CA).