Paul Chobanian

Paul Chobanian is the vice president of finance at Plan International USA, an international humanitarian and development organization that partners with adolescent girls and their communities around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality. We provide the support and resources that are unique to their needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential with dignity, opportunity and safety.

In his current role, Paul is responsible for managing organizational budgeting and forecasting, management and board reporting, single-audit compliance, management of Plan’s negotiated indirect cost rate agreements, overseeing IT and technical accounting. He has been with the organization since 2011.

With over 15 years of public and private accounting experience, Paul began his career at PwC, also known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, in Boston, specializing in the health industries sector with various biotech, government research, medical devices and manufacturing clients.

Paul received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and master’s degree from the University of Connecticut. A certified public accountant licensed in the state of Massachusetts, Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Humentum. He is also certified in USAID Assistance Management.

Paul is an adjunct professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.