About Us
An Overview
NYC Advisors’ team of senior executives will serve as your trusted business advisor. We provide complete business, strategic and operational support services through the development and execution of innovative business plans and solutions. Our services include executive management services, financial and operational restructuring, buyouts, pre-sale due-diligence, and M&A.
NYC Advisors’ highly qualified team has led highly complex private and public transactions, developed and executed business integration and organizational consolidation projects, and successfully executed restructuring and turnarounds. We can serve as your in-house financial, operational, business, and personal advisor, acting as your own board of directors, CFO or COO, and providing you with the necessary tools to ensure successful execution and the desired results.
Our team can serve you either at your location or remotely.
Team
Yoav M. Cohen
Managing Partner & CEO
Yoav brings over 30 years of experience providing successful financial and operating leadership. He is an innovative negotiator and dealmaker, with proven ability to uncover and implement unique and workable solutions for challenging business situations. Yoav has a special combination of Fortune 500, public mid-size company, consulting and start-up experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, International Finance, Restructuring, Business Development, Team Building, and Business Analysis & Management.
Yoav co-founded NYC Advisors, LLC in 2003. Since then, Yoav has served as CEO of a plastic lumber company; as CFO & COO of a publicly held medical device company, and as a consultant, mentor and business advisor to numerous other companies.
Yoav is a partner and a board member at Stark Business Solutions, Inc., Mentor & Member of Baruch College Executive on Campus Advisory Committee and a former board member of the American Red Cross Metro NY North. Yoav holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from Baruch College In New York.
Ella Scheinwald
Partner
Ella Scheinwald is a well-respected executive and business strategy advisor with over 25 years of experience who specializes in facilitating client problem solving. Her techniques and expertise empower executives, managers and other professionals to define clear objectives and strategies, work efficiently, improve communication skills, foster team dynamics, define visions and be a motivating and inspiring force in their organizations. In the process, clients receive the support, challenge and motivation to attain greater fulfillment and better results in their endeavors. Their leadership is strengthened and solidified.
Ella graduated from the Sorbonne University in Paris with a BA and Masters Degrees, and completed another MA and a Post-Graduate Degree at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. She is a certified business and personal mediator.
Jack Zeman
Senior Advisor
Jack Zeman has over 30 years’ experience as a controller, VP of finance, and CFO. He started his career working as a public accountant, including at a big four accounting firm. Throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of a variety of industries, including service, retail, manufacturing, distribution, human resources, and consulting.
Prior to joining NYC Advisors as a Senior Advisor, Jack was a controller of a $50 million enterprise, where he actively contributed to the due-diligence process and the successful sale of the business to an ESOP.
Jack is proficient in a variety of accounting and ERP systems, such as QuickBooks, Sage, Intacct, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP. He has orchestrated seamless transitions for various companies migrating to new accounting and ERP systems. Recognized for his analytical abilities, and he can assist in analyzing and addressing complex tax and accounting issues.
Jack graduated from Cleveland State University, earning a BBA in accounting, and is an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). His accomplishments extend to being a two-time awardee of the Ohio Weatherhead, an accolade celebrating entrepreneurial excellence. He is a Member of OSCPA and AICPA professional organizations.