Damien DeJesus, CPA

Damien DeJesus, CPA has a diverse work experience in the field of finance and accounting. Damien currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Paw.com, where they started in December 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Finance at Paw.com from January 2022 to December 2022, and as a Controller from August 2021 to December 2021.

Before joining Paw.com, Damien worked at CEFALY Technology as a Controller from December 2020 to August 2021. Damien also held the role of Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst at the same company from August 2020 to December 2020. In these roles, they were responsible for various financial tasks, including implementing accounting for new standards and initiatives, preparing financial statements, managing journal entries and invoices, reconciling accounts, preparing budgets and forecasts, participating in audits, and generating reports for management and regulatory bodies.

Damien's earlier experience includes working as a Tax Consultant at Deloitte from January 2018 to July 2020, where they gained expertise in tax-related matters. Before that, they worked as an Accounting Tutor at Barney School of Business from January 2017 to December 2017, where they assisted undergraduate students with their academic performance and provided support in teaching environments.

Overall, Damien DeJesus has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in various leadership roles and a specialization in tax consulting.

Damien DeJesus, CPA, has a strong educational background in accounting, taxation, and business administration. Damien obtained a Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation, as well as a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Hartford. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance from the same university. Damien's education journey started at Middlesex Community College, where they completed an Associate of Science in General Studies.

In addition to their academic degrees, Damien has also obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional qualifications. Damien became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the State Board of Accountancy in October 2022. Furthermore, they gained the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser certification from FINRA in September 2018. Damien is also currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has reached the Level II candidate status, as recognized by the CFA Institute.