Alia Govani is the Chief Financial Officer at Madhouse Development Services, Inc. Utilizing her extensive expertise in construction, real estate tax compliance, and data analytics, she delivers critical insights into the company's portfolios. As CFO, Alia manages all aspects of accounting, financial forecasting, asset management, investor relations, and risk management to drive the company's success and growth.

Prior to her role at Madhouse, Alia was a tax manager at a premier top 10 accounting firm, focusing on low-income housing and historic tax credits. She played a pivotal role in overseeing projects from inception through their 15th year of operation, ensuring compliance with income tax regulations. Over her tenure, she managed more than 150 real estate partnerships, incorporating a range of tax credits and incentives such as LIHTC, HTC, 45L, NMTC, 179D deductions, EB-5, and opportunity zones.

Alia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston-Victoria. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas and Wisconsin. With over a decade of experience in accounting and analytics, particularly in low-income housing for over half that time, Alia brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspective to her work.

Outside her professional achievements, Alia enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, staying active with workouts, and exploring her passion for cooking.