Phil Giannaris Cpa
About Phil Giannaris Cpa
Phil Giannaris is a Corporate Controller at Saia Inc. in Johns Creek, Georgia, with extensive experience in financial management and accounting, having held various roles within the company since 2013.
Work at SAIA
Phil Giannaris has held multiple positions at Saia Inc., starting as a Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2015. He progressed to become the Accounting Manager of Non-Asset Subsidiaries from 2015 to 2016. He then served as Senior Accounting Manager for six months in 2017, followed by a role as Director of Accounting from 2017 to 2018. Giannaris continued as Director of Financial Reporting from 2018 until 2024. Currently, he works as Corporate Controller, a position he has held since 2024.
Education and Expertise
Phil Giannaris has a strong educational background in finance and mathematics. He studied Actuarial Science at The Ohio State University from 2004 to 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Finance from the University of Phoenix between 2007 and 2008. Giannaris also obtained a Master's degree in Professional Accountancy from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business from 2009 to 2010. His expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis.
Background
Before joining Saia Inc., Phil Giannaris worked in various roles that contributed to his financial expertise. He served as an Internal Wholesaler at Nationwide Financial from 2004 to 2006 and as a Field Wholesaler at Nationwide Insurance from 2006 to 2008. He also gained experience as an Investment Representative at JPMorgan Chase from 2003 to 2004. His early career included positions at Best Buy as a Store Sales Manager and at Grant Thornton LLP, where he worked as an Audit Associate and later as a Senior Audit Associate.
Professional Skills
Phil Giannaris possesses advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel and Power BI. His skills extend to high analytical capabilities, which have enabled him to build relationships across various environments. He has extensive experience in managing accounting teams in both private industry and public accounting, focusing on financial management and reporting.