Joseph Cortina
About Joseph Cortina
Joseph Cortina is a Senior Finance Operations Analyst with a background in Business Management and Accounting. He has worked in various finance roles since 2010, currently holding positions at Kimble CPA and Great Minds.
Current Role at Great Minds
Joseph Cortina serves as a Senior Finance Operations Analyst at Great Minds, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. His work contributes to the organization's mission of providing high-quality educational resources.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Joseph worked as a Senior Auditor at Kimble CPA in Richmond, Virginia, starting in 2017. He also gained experience as a Staff Accountant at Giambalvo, Stalzer & Company, CPAs, P.C. from 2015 to 2017. His early career included internships at Nationwide Insurance and Klein, Liebman & Gresen, where he developed foundational skills in finance and accounting.
Education and Qualifications
Joseph Cortina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Stony Brook University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Accounting from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, completing his studies in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and operations.
Internship Experience
Joseph's early career included an internship at Nationwide Insurance from 2008 to 2009, where he gained practical experience in the finance sector. He also completed a three-month internship as an Accounting Intern at Klein, Liebman & Gresen in 2014. These roles provided him with valuable insights into the finance and accounting industries.
Previous Employment
Before his finance-focused roles, Joseph worked at Outback Steakhouse as a Server from 2010 to 2014. This experience contributed to his customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. He also worked as a Staff Accountant at Giambalvo, Stalzer & Company, CPAs, P.C. from 2015 to 2017, where he further developed his accounting skills.