Fred Safa, Ma, Cpa
About Fred Safa, Ma, Cpa
Fred Safa, Ma, Cpa, is the Financial Reporting Manager at Viking Cruises in Tempe, Arizona, with over 30 years of experience in financial reporting and accounting.
Title and Current Position
Fred Safa, Ma, Cpa, is currently the Financial Reporting Manager at Viking Cruises, located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. In this role, he oversees financial reporting processes and ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Professional Experience
Fred Safa has accumulated extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting over his career. He has held senior roles across a variety of organizations, including: Senior Financial Reporting Consultant at Vca in Los Angeles, Deputy Chief Financial Officer in Sec Reporting at Hanmi Bank, and Senior Accounting and Sec Reporting Consultant at Prospect Mortgage, Llc. He also served as a Consultant at Cornerstone Ondemand, an Interim Corporate Controller at American Homes 4 Rent, and a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Coda Automotive, Inc., among other positions.
Early Career and Key Roles
Fred Safa began his career with significant roles such as Financial Systems Project Manager at 21st Century Insurance in Wilmington, Delaware, and First Vice President - Financial Management Reporting at Bank of America. His early career also includes an extensive 11-year tenure as GAAP and Statutory Financial Reporting Manager at Zenith Insurance Company.
Education and Training
Fred Safa holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Missouri - Columbia, achieved between 1977 and 1981. He also studied at the University of Missouri Trulaske College Of Business, earning a Master's in Accounting and Finance over a three-year period from 1977 to 1980.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With over 30 years of experience, Fred Safa has contributed to various industries including financial services, healthcare, automotive, and technology. He played a crucial role during significant periods such as the financial restructuring of Coda Automotive, Inc., and the transition phase at Southwest Water Company. His expertise has greatly enhanced the financial reporting capabilities of multiple organizations, including leading significant projects at Bank of America.