About
Colin Ghira, CPA, MS

Career Highlights: 

• Managing Partner at Highborn CPA, helping small and medium sized businesses excel. 

• Audit Manager for KPMG, lead on Estee Lauder ($16bn), under budget in multinational audit.  

• VP Finance at 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc, growing from $700M to $2.2Bn.  

With over 20 years of experience, Colin Ghira has a proven track record of delivering expert financial leadership. At KPMG, Colin managed complex audits and advised large public companies on compliance and financial reporting. At Estée Lauder and 1-800-Flowers, he implemented audit-ready financial systems, optimized internal controls, and supported multi-billion-dollar operations. Now, as Managing Partner at Highborn CPA, Colin applies this elite expertise to help small and medium-sized businesses achieve clarity, compliance, and growth. His precision-driven strategies bring Fortune 500-level insights to discerning business owners, ensuring their financial systems are built to support long-term success. “A solid financial foundation is the cornerstone of any thriving business. My goal is to help clients build that foundation and achieve their vision with confidence