Gaurav Hiranandani, Cfa, Cpa
About Gaurav Hiranandani, Cfa, Cpa
Gaurav Hiranandani is a Senior Associate Chief Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with a strong background in accounting and finance. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance from George Mason University and has extensive experience in various accounting roles across several prominent organizations.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Gaurav Hiranandani currently serves as a Senior Associate Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the regulatory oversight of accounting practices within the securities industry. His role involves ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and enhancing the quality of financial disclosures.
Professional Experience at EY
Gaurav Hiranandani has extensive experience at EY, where he worked in various capacities over a span of six years. He began his tenure in 2010 as part of the Assurance Services team in McLean, VA, before transitioning to the Financial Accounting Advisory Services group in New York from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was involved in the National Professional Practice - Financial Instruments from 2016 to 2019, focusing on complex financial reporting issues.
Experience at Stripe and Coinbase
Hiranandani held significant roles at Stripe and Coinbase, contributing to accounting policy and financial services. He worked as a Senior Manager in Accounting Policy at Coinbase for six months in 2021. Following that, he joined Stripe, where he served as Head of Financial Services, BaaS and Emerging Products Accounting from 2022 to 2023, and also worked in Accounting Policy from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Hiranandani earned dual Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting and Finance from George Mason University – Costello College of Business, graduating in 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting and financial reporting, further enhanced by his professional certifications as a CFA and CPA.
Previous Role at Enterprise Holdings
Before his extensive career in accounting and finance, Gaurav Hiranandani worked as a Corporate Accountant at Enterprise Holdings from 2008 to 2010 in Sterling, VA. This early experience contributed to his understanding of corporate finance and accounting practices.