Samara Shinsato

Samara Shinsato, CPA, is a highly skilled accounting professional with extensive experience in various roles within the finance sector. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant at Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. since November 2022, Samara's previous roles include Assurance Senior and Assurance Staff at Moss Adams from October 2019 to November 2022, as well as an Assurance Intern at the same firm in mid-2018. With a strong foundation in finance, Samara also held key positions at AIESEC as Vice President of Finance and Talent Management Financial Manager, and served as Vice President of Internal Audit for the SDSU Student Accounting Society. Early career experience includes accounting internships and student assistant roles, setting the stage for a successful professional trajectory. Samara earned a BS and a Master of Accountancy in Financial Reporting from San Diego State University, complementing a strong academic background that began with a high school diploma from Southwest Senior High.