Steve Karaffa, CPA

Steve Karaffa is a CPA with a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Steve is currently working as a Corporate Controller at QuintEvents since August 2022. Prior to this, Steve worked as a Senior Principal at CBIZ Private Equity Advisory from September 2021 to September 2022.

Steve's longest tenure was at PwC, where they held various positions from 2012 to 2021. Steve started as an Experienced Associate in September 2012 and progressed to roles such as Senior Associate, Manager, and eventually Senior Manager. At PwC, Steve was responsible for planning, coordinating, conducting, and reviewing audits for private companies, primarily in the private equity and family-owned sectors. Steve developed expertise in the retail industry, particularly regarding the retail inventory method, and acted as a trusted advisor to clients.

Before joining PwC, Steve worked as a Field Auditor at Lillie & Company LLC from January 2008 to September 2012. In this role, they conducted audits for small to medium-sized credit unions, including fraud investigation audits for the purpose of filing bond insurance claims.

Steve's career began at the State of Ohio in 2007, where they worked as an Intern - Network Administrator. Steve assisted a team in solving IT issues for the OAKS project and managed tasks such as Active Directory, software licensing, fixed asset tracking, and server development.

Overall, Steve Karaffa's work experience showcases their expertise in auditing, financial analysis, and client relationship management across a range of industries.

Steve Karaffa, CPA completed their Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and Economics from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they attended Kent State University in the year 2003. Furthermore, Steve Karaffa holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners, although the specific details of the certification's date of completion are not provided.