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Cameron Crowell

@cameroncrowell

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Financial Controller with engineering background driving transparent, efficient financial operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance leadership role where I can implement controls, streamline operations, support strategic decision-making, and foster an ethical, collaborative culture.

I am a results-driven Financial Controller with a background in Materials Science and Engineering, blending technical rigor with financial stewardship to ensure transparency, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. I lead financial operations for nonprofit and startup clients, implementing accounting procedures, internal controls, cash-flow management, and compliance for IRS 501(c)(3) and multi-entity operations.

My career spans finance, engineering, conference planning, and journal editing, demonstrating leadership in cross-functional teams, process documentation, and automation using QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Sheets. I have a track record of establishing financial systems, managing multi-currency transactions, and supporting strategic decision-making through clear reporting and policy development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Consultant

Current

Various Startups

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Provide financial consulting and bookkeeping to early-stage companies, establishing accounting procedures, maintaining charts of accounts, and supporting payroll and multi-entity accounting.

Bookkeeping Payroll Support Quickbooks

Current

Treasurer

Current

XtremeFrontiers

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Serve as Treasurer for a scientific outreach non-profit, established bank accounts and policies, managed multi-currency receipts and reconciliations, and oversaw vendor and software selection.

Non Profit Finance Bank Reconciliation Vendor Management Fundraising Support

Current

Financial Controller

Current

Space Frontier Foundation

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Lead financial operations for a space industry non-profit, implementing accounting procedures, managing A/P and A/R, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring IRS 501(c)(3) and state compliance to support organizational sustainability.

Financial Management Quickbooks Google Sheets Cash Flow Management GAAP Financial Reporting Internal Controls Tax Compliance

Technical Senior Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Designed undersea defense systems and provided technical leadership on mission-critical projects, improving cross-functional collaboration and developing internal tools like a SharePoint-based ordering system.

Mechanical Design Systems Engineering Cross Functional Collaboration SharePoint Engineering Documentation

Engineering Intern

Orbital Outfitters

May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)

Supported design, fabrication, and proposal efforts for aerospace suit hardware/software and contributed to SBIR and Boeing RFP proposal activities.

CAD Fabrication Aerospace Engineering Technical Writing SBIRs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

QuickBooks ProAdvisor (QuickBooks)

Certification, Accounting / Bookkeeping

Obtained QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification demonstrating advanced knowledge of QuickBooks features and accounting workflows.

QuickBooks (Intuit) Online Certification

Certification, Accounting / Bookkeeping

Completed QuickBooks Online Certification to validate proficiency in QuickBooks Online for bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

EduCBA (US GAAP Certification)

Certification, Accounting

Completed a US GAAP certification program to strengthen knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Master of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

2015 - 2017

Activities and societies: Editor-in-Chief, Journal for Undergraduate Materials Research; research projects and conference presentations.

Completed a Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering with coursework and projects focused on materials characterization and engineering applications.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering

2011 - 2015

Activities and societies: President and Founder, VTSEDS; Editor-in-Chief, Journal for Undergraduate Materials Research; student club leadership and conference planning.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering with involvement in student organizations and technical publishing.