Puja Patel, Cpa
About Puja Patel, Cpa
Puja Patel, CPA, is the Manager of Finance COE at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in data analytics and internal auditing.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Puja Patel serves as the Manager, Finance COE at Bristol Myers Squibb. In her current capacity, she manages financial operations and centers of excellence within the company. Her role involves overseeing financial processes and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Puja Patel has held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb since 2018. She served as the Lead, Data Analytics from 2018 to 2019 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area. Following this, she was the Senior Auditor, Global Internal Audit from 2020 to 2021. Her work in these roles has contributed to enhancing the company's data analytics capabilities and reinforcing internal audit processes.
Experience at PwC
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Puja Patel worked at PwC in various roles. She started as an Experienced Associate from 2014 to 2017 in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area. She then worked as an Assurance Senior Associate for three months in 2017, in the same location. From 2017 to 2018, she served as a CMAAS Senior Associate in the Greater Chicago Area, gaining comprehensive experience in financial assurance and advisory services.
Educational Background
Puja Patel earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting from the University of South Florida - College of Business Administration. She completed her Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2012 and her Master's degree from 2013 to 2014. This strong educational foundation in accounting has supported her professional career in finance and auditing.
Early Career and Teaching
Puja Patel began her career as a Summer Analyst at Citi in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Statistics II Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida from 2013 to 2014. These early roles helped her build a strong foundation in finance and data analytics, setting the stage for her future professional achievements.