Jennifer Karaismailoglu, MBA, CPA

Jennifer Karaismailoglu has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jennifer currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Specialty Coffee Association since December 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Global Accounting at the same organization from April to December 2022.

From 2016 to 2022, Jennifer worked as a CPA / Financial Consultant on contract accounting projects, supporting the financial management and accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and non-profit organizations. Their responsibilities included reconciliations, budget preparation, month-end closing entries, human resource reporting, insurance audits, and audit coordination. Jennifer successfully recovered approximately $250K in unbilled work for a disaster recovery organization during their tenure.

Jennifer served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Central Carolina Community Foundation from 2013 to 2016. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring compliance and leading all financial, accounting, investment strategies, and administrative policies and processes for the $120M entity. Jennifer successfully managed the operating budget, improving it from a $100K deficit to a $200K surplus year-over-year.

Prior to that, Jennifer worked as the Business Manager at the ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION from 2012 to 2013. In this position, they directed the daily operations of the non-profit organization, overseeing areas such as membership services, accounting, human resources, information technology, public relations, revenue streams, and office administration.

From 2009 to 2011, Jennifer held the role of Financial Controller - North America at Prysmian Power Cables and Systems USA, LLC. Jennifer was promoted to this position and managed various functions, including treasury, risk, financial reporting, accounts receivable/accounts payable, credit, and internal audit for the North American division of the company.

Jennifer started their career at Lane & Company, where they worked from 1999 to 2003 as a Manager/Senior Associate. Their responsibilities included managing audit, consulting, and tax services for non-profit organizations. Jennifer also played a key role in high-level foundation audits in partnership with legal teams.

Throughout their career, Jennifer has demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making. Jennifer holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Jennifer Karaismailoglu, MBA, CPA has a strong educational background in accounting and business administration. Jennifer obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina State University, where they studied from 1995 to 1999. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education and completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Phoenix between 2008 and 2010, specializing in Business Administration and Management.

In addition to their degrees, Jennifer Karaismailoglu has obtained several certifications as a Certified Public Accountant. Jennifer received their first certification from the VBOA - Virginia Board of Accountancy in March 2008. Jennifer later acquired certification from the South Carolina Board of Accountancy in March 2014. Most recently, in May 2021, Jennifer obtained their latest certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Based on the given information, Jennifer Karaismailoglu has focused their educational and professional development on accounting and business administration, culminating in their achievement of a Master's degree in Business Administration and several certifications as a Certified Public Accountant.