Joseph L. Vaiente, CPA, MBA, serves as the Sr. Director of Financial Reporting at Albertsons Companies since June 2014, leading multiple teams responsible for extensive financial operations, including general ledger management and sales/use tax compliance for over 2,000 retail locations. Previously, Joseph held the role of Sr. Director of Accounts Payable, overseeing a large team handling various payable functions and maintaining stringent internal controls. Joseph's career at Albertsons also includes directing warehouse accounting, achieving significant process improvements through outsourcing. Prior to joining Albertsons, Joseph worked at Safeway, where responsibilities included managing store reporting for a vast inventory and supervising equipment accounting processes. Joseph holds an MBA in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University.