Overview
John is a Project Leader with CLA’s Consulting and Accounting Solutions (CAST) team. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading CAST teams in various projects including Lease Accounting (ASC 842 & 87), Revenue Recognition, Internal Audit/Internal Control projects, and projects related to financial accounting and reporting, business process documentation, and internal controls for various entities and governmental agencies. John has over 30 years of business and industry experience in roles such as Senior Director of Internal Audit, Vice President of Finance and Controller. He has broad experience in internal controls, financial reporting, due diligence, growth management and budgeting/forecasting. Prior to CLA John was an Internal Audit Senior Consultant for CHAN Healthcare. John also spent seven years as the Senior Director of Internal Audit for DaVita a $14B integrated healthcare company. His expertise also includes five years as Senior Director of Internal Audit and Controls for Jefferson Wells and the Director of Internal Audit, Vice President of Finance and Controller for Coldwater Creek a $1B retailer.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration concetration in Accounting – Seattle University
In the community
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Washington
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Washington Soceity of CPA’s