George Lin, CPA

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Senior Director of Accounting at Eldridge Industries

Nassau County, New York, United States

Overview

George Lin is the Senior Director of Accounting at Eldridge Industries, specializing in consolidation, financial reporting, and fund accounting. A CPA and Penn State alumnus, his career includes key financial roles at high-profile firms like Fanatics, The Blackstone Group, and Merrill Lynch, contributing to their growth and success.

Outside of work, George is deeply involved in his community as a founder of the Syosset Elite Youth Athletics Association. He serves as the Treasurer and sits on the Board of Directors for this non-profit organization, demonstrating a strong commitment to youth sports.

He is a founder and the current Treasurer of a non-profit organization focused on youth athletics.

Personality Overview

Fact-Driven

Slow Buyer

Sometimes Friendly

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Youth Athletics
He co-founded the Syosset Elite Youth Athletics Association, a non-profit where he serves as Treasurer and a board member, showing a deep commitment to youth sports.
Non-Profit Governance
As Treasurer and a board member for a non-profit, he applies his financial expertise to community-based organizations and their financial oversight.
Financial Consolidation
His roles at Eldridge, Fanatics, and Blackstone have all centered on managing complex financial consolidations and reporting for major firms.

Media Appearances

George Lin – Eldridge Industries. Featured in Eldridge Industries (official website)

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Work History

1-2025
Senior Director of Accounting at Eldridge Industries
9-2016 - 1-2025
Director Of Accounting at Eldridge Industries
7-2013 - 9-2016
Director of Financial Reporting at Fanatics, Inc.
2-2009 - 7-2013
Assistant Vice President at The Blackstone Group
2-2007 - 1-2009
Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch

Education

2002 - 2006
Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University

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Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


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