A 20-year veteran in accounting and finance, Esther Amano has had a monumental impact on Capstone Advisors where she is controller. She brings strong technical skills and a genuine care for the company’s accounting staff to her job, as well as a focus on treating investors and tenants with care.

During her tenure with a large commercial development firm, her analyses were relied upon by equity partners and lenders. She oversaw a portfolio exceeding 1 million square feet. Her experience spans all facets of commercial real estate including Big 4 CPA firm, private commercial real estate development and commercial loan underwriting. With a dynamic approach, dedicated to high-quality, end-user deliverables, she oversees the firm’s treasury management, financial reporting, investor administration, compliance and lender draws. She was a committee member for Boy Scouts of America, treasurer for the Kensington Preschool Parent Auxiliary and is an accountant for the San Diego Canoe Kayak team. Read full feature.