Gregory Kandaras
About Gregory Kandaras
Gregory Kandaras is a Business Finance Manager Task Lead with over 20 years of experience in financial management across consumer packaged goods and government sectors. He has held various roles in notable companies and possesses expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Gregory Kandaras has been serving as the Business Finance Manager-Task Lead at Odyssey Systems since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and managing budget planning. His expertise in financial management contributes to the company's strategic objectives. Kandaras has been instrumental in implementing process improvements and enhancing financial modeling practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Kandaras worked at several notable companies. He was a Treasury/Finance Contractor at Boston Scientific for three months in 2004. He then spent 12 years at Quantech Services, Inc. as Finance Manager for the Saudi AWACS program. His earlier experience includes a decade at Gillette Co.-Procter & Gamble, where he held various financial roles. Additionally, he worked at Verizon/Genuity, Inc. as a Financial Planning Manager.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Kandaras holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University, which he completed from 1984 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. He possesses strong skills in strategic planning and business development, with a focus on defense acquisition financial management.
Achievements and Awards
Kandaras received the 2011 Innovator of the Year Award for his development of an advanced Access/Excel database with MACROS for tracking Civ-Pay data. This recognition highlights his capability in creating efficient financial tracking systems. He is also skilled in conducting cost/EVM and EAC analyses, as well as developing scoreboard/KPI metrics.
Security Clearance
Gregory Kandaras holds an active Secret Clearance, which is valid until November 2027. This clearance allows him to engage in sensitive financial management roles within government and defense sectors, ensuring compliance with security protocols in his professional activities.