Katherine Saffire, Cpa
About Katherine Saffire, Cpa
Katherine Saffire is a CPA and Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance. She has held positions at PwC, Warehouse Anywhere, and Life Storage, and has a strong educational background in accounting from the University of Dayton and the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Work at Life Storage
Katherine Saffire serves as the Controller at Life Storage, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Katherine's expertise in financial management contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Katherine Saffire has significant experience with PwC, where she worked as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, she served as an Experienced Associate for nine months in 2015 to 2016. During her tenure at PwC, she gained valuable skills in audit and assurance services, contributing to various client engagements.
Career at Warehouse Anywhere
Before joining Life Storage, Katherine worked as the Controller at Warehouse Anywhere from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for financial oversight, including the preparation of financial statements and management of accounting processes. Her experience at Warehouse Anywhere further developed her skills in financial leadership and operational management.
Educational Background
Katherine Saffire holds a Master of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo, which she completed from 2011 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and International Business from the University of Dayton, graduating in 2011. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy, in 2010.
Early Career Experience
Katherine began her professional career with various roles that provided foundational experience in accounting and finance. She worked as a Tax Specialist at New Era Cap in 2011 and held multiple positions at Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C., including Audit Staff Accountant and Audit Senior Accountant. She also gained early experience as an intern at HSBC in 2010.