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Will Dowell

@willdowell

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Experienced finance professional specializing in accounting and financial transformation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my financial expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on growth and innovation.

I am a finance professional with a diverse background in audit, financial and operational accounting, and private equity finance transformation. My career began in audit, where I developed a strong foundation in financial principles, before transitioning into industry roles where I built cost and reporting systems from the ground up. My experience includes working with a private equity-backed HVAC platform, where I helped portfolio companies enhance their reporting, streamline accounting processes, and manage banking and HR relationships.

Most recently, I served as an M&A Consultant at Elliott Davis, leading pre- and post-close accounting engagements for acquisitions and establishing finance functions for newly acquired companies. I have a proven track record of overseeing financial operations, implementing accounting workflows, and managing full-cycle accounting engagements. My goal is to leverage my extensive experience in finance transformation to contribute to a dynamic organization as a financial controller or accounting manager.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

M&A Consultant- Finance Transformation Manager

Elliott Davis

Nov 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Consulted in interim finance leadership, financial due diligence, and post-acquisition integrations and restructuring for private equity clients and single operating companies across various industries. Oversaw financial operations, including month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, accounting process improvements, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, and audit preparation.

Due Diligence Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls NetSuite

Regional Accounting Manager

Crete Mechanical Group

Feb 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Prepared and reviewed financial statements in accordance with GAAP and developed accounting processes/best practices for corporate and regional companies. Supported month/year-end close processes for 11 companies and led annual audit preparation.

GAAP Financial Statement Preparation Month End Close Internal Controls

Senior Cost Accountant

Parallel Brands

Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Served as the Accounting/Finance point of contact for manufacturing facilities and procurement departments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of inventory valuation and cost of goods sold. Developed standard operating procedures for accounting and manufacturing teams related to financial reporting for month/quarter/year-end close processes.

GAAP General Ledger Financial Reporting Standard Operating Procedures

Senior Accountant

Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc.

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)

Completed all functions necessary to close the books each month, preparing general ledger journal entries in accordance with GAAP. Analyzed monthly financial statements and reported explanations on variances to senior management.

Month End Close General Ledger GAAP Financial Statement Analysis Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting

Senior Staff Accountant- Audit and Assurance

Skoda Minotti CPAs, Business & Financial Advisors

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 (11 months)

Analyzed client financial statements and trial balances to plan necessary audit procedures and substantive testing, completing all stages of audits for clients in various industries. Performed analytical analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Financial Statement Audits Substantive Testing Analysis GAAP Budgeting Resource Leveraging

Staff Accountant- Audit and Assurance

Skoda Minotti CPAs, Business & Financial Advisors

Jun 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Assisted in the completion of audit procedures and substantive testing for clients across various industries. Performed analytical analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Substantive Testing Analysis GAAP Audit

Intern- Audit and Assurance

Skoda Minotti CPAs, Business & Financial Advisors

Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 3 months)

Supported audit teams in analyzing financial statements and trial balances to determine necessary audit procedures. Assisted with substantive testing and ensured client policies were in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Statement Analysis Substantive Testing GAAP Audit