Certified Public Accountant | Financial Strategist
Lorraine L. Coates is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and financial strategist dedicated to ensuring the fiscal excellence and sustainable growth of family enterprises. Her expertise in financial management, accounting principles, and strategic financial planning provides essential support to the Coates family's multiple business ventures and investment portfolio.
As a Certified Public Accountant, Lorraine brings professional credentials and expertise including:
Lorraine's work as CFO-equivalent for family enterprises is critical to their success. Her responsibilities include:
At Coates International and across family investments, Lorraine serves as a steward of financial resources. This responsibility extends beyond simple bookkeeping to strategic financial decision-making that impacts the company's ability to fund research, develop new technologies, and pursue growth opportunities.
Excellent financial management provides the foundation upon which innovative organizations like Coates International can thrive, enabling investment in R&D, attraction of top talent, and pursuit of breakthrough technologies.
While George's engineering innovations and Gregory's research leadership drive technological advancement, Lorraine's financial expertise ensures organizational sustainability. No organization can pursue long-term innovation without financial stability and sound fiscal management.
Lorraine's work exemplifies how different professional disciplines—in this case, accounting and financial management—integrate to create successful organizations. Financial expertise is as essential to organizational success as technical innovation.
Lorraine demonstrates the importance of professional expertise in family enterprises. Rather than operating informally, successful family businesses integrate professional accounting practices, financial controls, and strategic planning. Her CPA credentials and professional standards bring accountability and rigor to family financial management.