Peter L. Gowell, Mba, Cpa, Cma Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, Us

I contribute as a highly skilled and experienced senior manager to the Delve Underground Finance Team. I oversee accounting operations leading a team to ensure financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. This includes day-to-day supervision and leadership, managing the close process assuring appropriate controls are in place and operating as designed. My Superpower is a focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices. I work at all levels whether it be C-Suite, budget owners, shareholders, accounting staff, outside audit, finance and tax advisors for operational and reporting purposes. My hallmarks are speed, accuracy, trust.

My role is promoting conservation, education, environmental sustainability and supporting the overall mission of FISH, including its continued strong financial stewardship.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Experienced and accomplished financial executive overseeing day-to-day and long-term accounting and financial planning operations for Shannon & Wilson, an internationally recognized consulting firm dedicated to providing quality services in the fields of geotechnical engineering and the applied earth sciences. As a member of the management leadership team, oversees and directs audit, corporate tax, accounting, and financial planning. Appraises Shannon & Wilson’s financial position. Leads preparation of annual operating budgets. Serves as chief liaison with the firm’s bank, CPA and other outside advisors on banking and accounting matters. Addresses areas of regulatory focus including requirements under FARs (audit of the firm’s cost structure and overhead rate) as well as adherence to GAAP reporting standards. Administers to the Shannon & Wilson Retirement Plans including working directly with internal and external advisors. Directs the Accounting staff in procedures and systems necessary to provide and maintain accounting controls and services, including the use of accounting (BST) and payroll (Paycom) software technology platforms.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Provided accounting and financial services as Controller to multiple entity M&A consulting and advisory firm including accounting consultancy, investment banking and investment arm. Conducted full cycle accounting operations, including Billing, A/P, A/R, GL, FP&A (Sage Intacct), Procure-to-Pay (SAP Concur), Payroll (Gusto), and Revenue Recognition, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements (FINRA) and tax reporting. Included financial reporting to Executive Leadership, processing month-end closings and consolidation of financial statements, performance tracking including ad hoc reporting to identify trends. Performed liaison function with outside tax accountants and compliance officers.

Promoted multiple times due to exemplary performance. Trusted partner with C-suite leadership across Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure business excellence. Demonstrated success mentoring and leading up to 17 team members in line with aggressive performance requirements.Roles have included: • Financial Consultant 2020 – Present • Controller, 2010 – 2019 • Financial Accounting Manager 1996 – 2010Among key achievements: • Uncovered multimillion-dollar revenue growth via buildout of lateral recruitment processes. • Captured multimillion-dollar billable value by optimizing billing rate structure. • Attained large tax adjustment from State of Washington and defended substantial audit action.• Enabled aggressive increase in working capital increase and multimillion-dollar borrowing capacity boost.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting, Finance And Economics

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature