Mirela Qirjazi

Mirela Qirjazi, CPA, MAcc has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mirela currently holds the position of VP Finance for IPL North America, having joined in October 2023. Mirela previously served as the VP Finance for CPS North America, starting in March 2023. Mirela also has experience as an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College since January 2011, and as the Director of Scholarship at ASWA Cleveland Chapter since June 2010. Prior to these roles, they worked at Berry Global, Inc. as a Finance Director from November 2020 to March 2023, as a Multi-Site Plant Controller from December 2017 to November 2020, and as a Plant Controller from August 2016 to November 2020. Mirela also served as a Plant Controller at NetShape Technologies, Inc. from February 2015 to August 2016. In addition, Mirela has extensive experience as a Translator/Interpreter at International Services Center from November 2001 to August 2016, where they reviewed, interpreted, and translated various documents, provided interpreting services in medical and legal settings, and acted as a court interpreter. Prior to that, they worked as a Controller at Hattenbach Company from February 2009 to February 2015, where they were responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, and billing. Mirela's early career included a role in the Order Fulfillment Department at Cleveland Corporate Services from December 2006 to February 2009, where they handled quotes, sales orders, invoices, and purchase orders.

Mirela Qirjazi, CPA, MAcc, attended Cleveland State University from 2007 to 2009, where they earned a Master of Accountancy degree in Accounting. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate education at Baldwin-Wallace College from 2002 to 2006, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In addition, Mirela Qirjazi is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), certified by the Accountancy Board of Ohio in the year 2009.