The Greater Boston Food Bank
Pranita Amarasinghe, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Pranita currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at The Greater Boston Food Bank. Prior to that, they worked as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Catholic Charities Worcester County, where they provided financial and operational management advice to senior management and the Board of Directors. Pranita also implemented new internal control systems and assisted the CEO in implementing budgeting software.
From 2017 to 2019, Pranita held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Charles River Center, where they managed all programs and services for individuals with disabilities. At Boston Senior Home Care, they served as the Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations, overseeing both financial and program operations for multiple home care programs.
Earlier in their career, Pranita worked as the CFO at Central Boston Elder Services, where they advised the Board of Directors and Senior Management on business and financial decisions. Pranita also worked at the Cambridge Housing Authority as the Director of Administration and Policy, where they revamped the budgeting process and improved the Information Technology function.
Pranita has also held positions at New England Organ Bank, The MENTOR Network, Gap Inc., and Ernst & Young. Throughout their career, they have consistently demonstrated strong financial expertise, leadership skills, and an ability to implement effective systems and strategies.
Pranita Amarasinghe, CPA, MBA, has a strong educational background in business administration and accounting. Pranita obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Notre Dame de Namur University, where they studied from 1986 to 1988. Pranita further pursued their academic journey at the same university and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General, from 1988 to 1989.
In addition to their academic qualifications, Pranita Amarasinghe has also obtained the highly respected certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy in September 2018. This certification demonstrates their advanced knowledge and expertise in the field of accounting.
Overall, Pranita Amarasinghe's educational history showcases a strong foundation in accounting and business administration, supported by their extensive experience and certification as a CPA.