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William Rogstad

@williamrogstad

CPA Chief Financial Officer driving financial strategy, process automation, and audit-ready compliance.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead financial strategy, modernize systems, build teams, and drive audit-ready processes in a mission-driven organization.

I am a dynamic CPA and Chief Financial Officer with 10+ years of experience driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and compliance across professional services, healthcare, not-for-profit, manufacturing, technology, and advertising sectors. I have led NetSuite and Bill.com implementations, automated accounting processes, reduced close and audit timelines, and delivered measurable cost savings and revenue improvements.

I build and develop high-performing teams, strengthen internal controls, and negotiate vendor and government contracts to optimize resources. I combine technical expertise in GAAP, ASC standards, and advanced financial tools with a hands-on approach to improve reporting accuracy, secure funding, and support organizational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Chief Financial Officer

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada

May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Directed all financial operations and led NetSuite and Bill.com implementations that reduced reporting time by 30% and projected $100K annual savings; drove a 15% increase in thrift store sales (~$800K annually) and shortened audit completion by over 30 days with zero adjustments.

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Controller

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Bo

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Led finance operations and automation initiatives that reduced monthly close by 7 business days, automated 70% of AP generating $12K annual revenue, and completed the annual audit 10 days early with zero adjustments while managing a $70M+ investment portfolio.

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Senior Associate FAS

Embark

Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Served as accounting controller for a $90M digital advertising client, reduced close time by 7 business days, led a six-person team through three audits and two acquisitions, and executed NetSuite migrations and ASC 805/ASC 842 transactions.

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Audit Senior Associate

Jan 2019 - Feb 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Improved revenue testing methodology for healthcare clients, supported a major M&A transaction, and redesigned internal control testing to increase audit efficiency while remaining under budget.

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Internal Audit Associate

ORIX USA Corporation

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Performed SOX and internal audits identifying accounting control weaknesses, supported high-risk special audits, and collaborated with external auditors to strengthen control frameworks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Texas Tech University, Rawls College of Business

Master of Science, Accounting

Completed a Master of Science in Accounting, building advanced accounting and financial reporting expertise for professional practice.

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Texas Tech University, Rawls College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting & Management

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management, providing foundational skills in accounting and business operations.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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