ABOUT ALIGN

ALIGN Consulting Group was founded on the belief that strong operations create sustainable growth.

With experience spanning commercial real estate, financial operations, lending administration, and systems modernization, ALIGN helps businesses create clarity within complex operational environments.

Experience includes supporting real estate portfolios exceeding $170 million in asset value, commercial debt portfolios exceeding $33 million, and multi-entity organizations operating across multiple states and asset classes.

Founded by Selena Cardiel, ALIGN brings a hands-on, detail oriented approach shaped by real world experience supporting multi-entity organizations, infrastructure transitions, reporting modernization, and operational growth.

“Good businesses grow faster when the operations behind them make sense.”

ALIGN focuses on building scalable operational foundations through streamlined systems, financial visibility, reporting infrastructure, and process improvement designed to support long-term business success.

Education

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting — University of Nevada, Reno

    AACSB Accredited Business Program

    Minor in Information Systems

    (Est. Spring 2027)

  • Associates in Business — Truckee Meadows Community College

Credentials

  • Commercial real estate & lending operations experience

  • Multi-entity accounting & reporting environment

  • Nevada Registered Business Entity

  • CMA Candidate (Est. 2027)

  • CPA Candidate (Est. 2027)

Professional references available upon request

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

ALIGN combines financial oversight with systems-oriented operational thinking to improve clarity, organization, reporting visibility, and long-term scalability across complex business environments.

Financial Operations & Infrastructure

  • $175M+ real estate portfolio support

  • Oversight of promissory note portfolios exceeding $28M in principal balances

  • Multi-entity accounting environments

  • Executive financial reporting

  • Financial reporting infrastructure development

  • Cash management across multiple banking and investment accounts

  • Commercial loan administration and compliance

  • 5+ years supporting complex operational and financial environments

Real Estate & Lending Operations

  • 37+ commercial and residential properties

  • Commercial, industrial, office, retail, medical, and residential asset classes

  • Commercial real estate operational accounting

  • CAM reconciliations and tenant reporting

  • Construction draw and lien waiver coordination

  • 1031 exchange support

  • Lending and promissory note portfolio administration

  • 32+ HOA operations oversight

Systems & Process Optimization

  • Complete Yardi accounting system reconstruction

  • Chart of accounts redesign

  • Database auditing and cleanup

  • Reporting architecture development

  • Financial workflow modernization

  • Process documentation and operational standardization

  • Cross-company operational coordination

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