The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rezvane Lafmejani to senior accountant. Lafmejani, who joined the Authority in October 2024, has established herself as a valuable member of its finance team through her technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
“Rezvane’s promotion to senior accountant reflects a natural progression. Since joining the Authority, she has continued to strengthen her technical expertise while consistently taking on complex and challenging projects,” said California JPIA Finance Director Jason McBride. “Her genuine commitment to collaboration helps sustain the high quality of our work, and she has become a trusted partner across the organization.”
Lafmejani’s background equipped her with the skills needed for success at the Authority. After earning a master’s degree in accounting from California State University, Fullerton in 2019, she spent three years at Your Part-Time Controller, providing outsourced financial services to nonprofit organizations nationwide. That consultant role allowed her to work with diverse clients and develop expertise in full-cycle accounting, from transaction entry to statement preparation.
She began at the Authority during a critical period, as its finance team transitioned to a new accounting system. Lafmejani quickly adapted by learning the old and new systems simultaneously, supporting user testing, and helping validate data accuracy during the transition.
Since joining the Authority, Lafmejani’s role has evolved from learning operational details to assuming broader responsibility for accuracy, oversight, and system improvement. Additionally, she has earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, further improving her service to the Authority’s finance team. “Completing the CPA exam strengthened my analytical abilities, which have been especially valuable when addressing complex accounting matters or interpreting new regulations,” Lafmejani said.
In her current role as senior accountant for the Authority, Lafmejani prepares and reviews a high volume of accounting entries, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with accounting standards and internal controls. She also has more direct interactions with Authority members, serving as a key point of contact for invoice-related questions.
Lafmejani maintains her professional edge by reading accounting newsletters, attending professional webinars, and staying current on IRS guidance. “Staying informed allows me to anticipate regulatory changes and help ensure that our processes remain compliant and forward-looking,” she said.
Lafmejani credits the Authority’s finance department’s collaborative culture for supporting her growth. “It has been a privilege to work at the California JPIA,” she said. “My department demonstrates a strong commitment to collaboration, accountability, and service, both internally and externally. I am grateful to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering accurate and reliable financial information.”
Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. Members actively participate in shaping the organization to provide important coverage for their operations. The California JPIA provides innovative risk management solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, property, and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive training and loss control services. For more information, please visit the California JPIA’s website at cjpia.org.