With over 30 years of hands-on financial leadership, Ray Szafranski Jr. helps organizations strengthen their financial foundation and achieve sustainable growth. He has guided start-ups and mid-sized companies through monthly reporting, annual budgeting and forecasting, contract negotiations, and audits spanning financial, tax, and internal controls.

Mr. Szafranski began his career in public accounting with a focus on tax, worked for a large pharmaceutical company, then transitioned to a Controller of an international manufacturing joint venture, and utilized these skills to continue to expand his leadership and finance skills for companies in distribution, personalized nutrition, and medical device manufacturer.   He is a licensed CPA in North Carolina, licensed CMA, and is highly proficient with GAAP and IFRS accounting. His unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight enables him to deliver clear financial reporting, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term business success.

His areas of expertise and skills include:

Accounting & Finance

• GAAP & IFRS financial and management reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Procedures, internal controls, and process implementation
• Financial audit oversight
• Cost reduction and profitability improvements

Business & Leadership

• Executive Team member
• Team leadership and staff development
• Contract review
• Growth strategies
• Cross-functional partnership

Technology & Systems

• Implemented multiple systems (ERP, Sales Tax, and AP automation)
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365

A native of Chicago, Illinois Ray attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a BBA and majored in Accounting.  He then attended Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business where he earned his MBA.