William Rogstad
@williamrogstad
CPA Chief Financial Officer driving financial strategy, process automation, and audit-ready compliance.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performed PCAOB/SEC audit procedures across manufacturing, technology, and retail clients, conducted solo internal control mapping uncovering fictitious employees, and improved audit documentation standards.
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
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.
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.
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