Why We’re Different
The origin of The Code Corporation flows from the desire to help business owners understand their creations. Removing industry specific jargon and simplifying wherever possible, the results are deeper and more meaningful conversations. Our team follows this model, helping, educating, explaining whenever we are given an opportunity. The more knowledgeable our clients become, the better decisions we all make.
There is also a realization that every business is different; and a unique set of needs requires flexibility in the type of services The Code Corporation provides. This sets us apart from others in the industry, with project management capabilities that continue to grow out of challenges thrown our way.
A Friendly Team
President
Leon Fleyshman
Vanessa Olmos serves as Treasury Services Manager and Bookkeeper with six years of experience working with multiple 5-20 million-dollar businesses. Her specialties include banking, full charge bookkeeping, onboarding new clients, sales tax, and tax prep. Currently responsibilities encompass educating employees on the multiple tech partners utilized by Code such as Xero, Shopify, Square, and Dropbox to name a few. Determined to grow in the workplace, Vanessa loves to empower others to grow, too. Inspired by her supportive husband, Vanessa devotes herself to her job and when free time emerges she likes to hike, ski, paint, edit videos and play video games.
Terry Gunn commands over a decade of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial preparation, customer service, and industry experience in marketing, services, transportation and apparel to support her clients at The Code Corporation as Senior Accountant. A graduate of CSULB and a member of Alpha Phi, Terry is also a published Amazon children’s author. Bottom line? “I love to laugh and have fun!” Two of her favorite quotes: “Give in, give up or give it all you got.” “Happiness is on the other side of fear.”
A decisive and results-driven professional accountant, Ahsen Bajwa arrived at The Code Corporation rich with expertise in corporate finance and accounting operations. He brings extensive experience in leading end-to-end financial & management reporting, forecasting to budget preparation, debtors & creditor management, audit and tax compliance, cash-flow forecasts, and variance analysis. Prior to pursuing his MBA from Chapman University, Ahsen worked in Australia for over 15 years where he received his degree from UTS – Sydney and became a certified CPA in Australia. Currently pursuing his REG (Regulation) section of CPA for California, Ahsen enjoys swimming and going to the movies.
As Payroll Manager, Laura Villalobos has years of experience in payroll and bookkeeping. Although from Orange County, her formative years in the local desert developed her resistance to its formidable 110° summers. That, and ten years of customer service experience, give Laura an enhanced capacity to stay cool as she calmly handles Code’s Payroll and HR Services for clients. Her extensive knowledge of bookkeeping software programs evolves in sync with her clients’ growth. While continuing her quest for higher learning as a Business Administration major at a local college, Laura loves taking her dog, Oreo Cookie, for long walks and cooking national cuisines.
Ella Zimina thrives as a Bookkeeper with twenty-six years of experience in accounting. Her global expertise encompasses working as a Chief Accountant for various foreign companies for 25 years. Ella specializes in Bookkeeping, and is responsible for reviewing and analyzing client’s books before tax season. Self-determined to grow in the workplace and develop her knowledge, Ella finds daily inspiration through her husband and her son. In her free time, Ella likes to paint watercolor and acrylic, bead embroidery, take road trips and walk on the beach.
Degreed from USC’s schools of Dramatic and Cinematic Arts, Colleen Dunn “CD” Saftler combines creative expertise with her decades-deep leadership in the spa industry as Director of Sales and Education. “Authentic creativity demands every facet of a person be involved – common sense, logic, emotion, intuition, life experience and skill.” In her current role as Marketing Manager, CD’s distinguished experience informs a unique approach to her craft. “We must address all of the senses to reach the heart.” Creator and consumer of her own most excellent cooking & baking, Colleen finds joy in quirky humor, intentional living, and sees creativity as a magical means to “connect the dots.”
