Chirag Desai

Chirag Desai, CPA-MBA-MAcc, has a diverse work experience spanning several reputable companies. Chirag began their career in 2008 as a Senior Accountant at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, a global commercial real estate provider. After that, they joined Robert Half Finance & Accounting as a Finance and Accounting Consultant, where they worked on budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation for various clients.

In 2010, Chirag moved to Drew Marine, a mid-sized, private equity-owned marine industry solutions provider. Chirag held several roles during their tenure there, including Financial Analyst/Accountant/System Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst & Team Lead, and Global Accounting Manager. Chirag gained experience in budgeting, month-end close, consolidation, and financial systems management for multiple business units across various locations.

Chirag then joined PwC as an Auditor in 2017, where they honed their skills in financial statement assurance. Chirag later moved to Synchronoss Technologies in 2018 as a Financial Reporting Manager - SEC. In this role, they led the reporting team through successful filing of restated financial statements, managed 10-K and 10-Q reporting, and ensured compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.

In 2019, Chirag joined Drew Marine once again, this time as the Global Director of Accounting. Chirag oversaw reporting, budgeting, and financial systems for seven business units across multiple international locations. In 2020, they transitioned to Intralinks as a Senior Accounting Manager, handling various accounting responsibilities.

Chirag then joined ComplySci in 2021 as a Controller, responsible for financial oversight and reporting. Currently, they hold the position of Corporate Controller & Director of SEC Reporting at Simulations Plus, Inc., where they lead the corporate accounting and SEC reporting functions.

Chirag's extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, and management positions, along with their CPA, MBA, and MAcc qualifications, make him a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional.

Chirag Desai has a Master's in Accounting from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden (2013-2015). Chirag also holds an MBA in International Business from K J Somaiya Institute of Management (2003-2005) and a BBA in Finance & Marketing from Gujarat University (1999-2002). Chirag has obtained additional certifications, including a CPA from the New Jersey Board of Accountancy in December 2023. Chirag has also completed financial modeling and forecasting courses from KPMG Executive Education and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 2011.