Niki Jafari
About Niki Jafari
Niki Jafari is the Director of Strategic Finance at PandaDoc, a position held since 2022. With a background in finance that includes roles at Okta, SurveyMonkey, and Grant Thornton, Jafari has developed extensive expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Work at PandaDoc
Niki Jafari has served as the Director of Strategic Finance at PandaDoc since 2022. In this role, Jafari is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and initiatives that support the company's growth and operational efficiency. Prior to this position, Jafari worked as the FP&A Lead at PandaDoc from 2020 to 2022, where they focused on financial planning and analysis to drive business decisions.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining PandaDoc, Niki Jafari held various finance roles in notable companies. Jafari worked as a Finance Manager for Go To Market at Okta, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, Jafari was a Senior Financial Analyst at SurveyMonkey from 2017 to 2019. Jafari also gained experience as a Sales Financial Analyst at Twitter from 2016 to 2017, and as an Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Niki Jafari studied at the University of San Francisco, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance. This educational background laid the foundation for Jafari's career in finance, providing essential knowledge and skills that have been applied throughout their professional journey.
Early Career Development
Niki Jafari began their career in finance as an Audit Intern at Grant Thornton LLP in 2013. This role was followed by a position as an Audit Associate at the same firm from 2014 to 2016. These early experiences contributed to Jafari's understanding of financial processes and compliance, which have been integral to subsequent roles in financial analysis and management.