With over 30 years of hands-on financial leadership, Ray Szafranski Jr. has strengthened the financial foundations of organizations of all sizes—from early-stage startups to mid-sized companies and large international operations. He has guided businesses through monthly reporting, annual budgeting and forecasting, contract negotiations, and audits spanning financial, tax, and internal controls. Ray consistently adapts his approach to meet each company’s unique needs, whether implementing the first proper bookkeeping and reporting systems for a small startup or leading a mid-size manufacturer through complex audits and growth planning. He brings disciplined financial acumen, flexibility, and strategic focus, making him particularly well suited for businesses looking to mature, scale, or reorganize their financial operations.
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, Pharmaceuticals, Professional Services, and Medical Device and Robotics Manufacturers. 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.
Accounting & Finance
Business & Leadership
Technology & Systems
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. He is a North Carolina licensed CPA and Certified Management Accountant.
With over 30 years of hands-on financial leadership, Ray Szafranski Jr. has strengthened the financial foundations of organizations of all sizes—from early-stage startups to mid-sized companies and large international operations. He has guided businesses through monthly reporting, annual budgeting and forecasting, contract negotiations, and audits spanning financial, tax, and internal controls. Ray consistently adapts his approach to meet each company’s unique needs, whether implementing the first proper bookkeeping and reporting systems for a small startup or leading a mid-size manufacturer through complex audits and growth planning. He brings disciplined financial acumen, flexibility, and strategic focus, making him particularly well suited for businesses looking to mature, scale, or reorganize their financial operations.
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, Pharmaceuticals, Professional Services, and Medical Device and Robotics Manufacturers. 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.
Accounting & Finance
Business & Leadership
Technology & Systems
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. He is a North Carolina licensed CPA and Certified Management Accountant.
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