Yirgalem is Child Trends’ accounting manager. Yirgalem brings over 15 years of experience in financial management, with a strong focus on government contracting and nonprofit organizations. She has thorough knowledge of best practices and industry standards, e.g. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). A licensed CPA in the state of Georgia, Yirgalem specializes in grant reporting, compliance, and fiscal responsibility across budgets, audits, and regulatory frameworks.