A technology-focused leader and problem solver with a track record of driving innovation in accounting and audit. After leaving KPMG as a national office Audit Partner in late 2024, he founded RJG Advisors, specializing in guiding start-up software companies developing AI-enabled solutions, while also providing services to public and growth-stage companies in SOX 404 compliance, technical accounting, and M&A transactions. In the KPMG national office, lead strategic transformation initiatives for the audit practice to standardize audit approaches by industry and accelerate audits through standard milestones, monitoring, and centralized project management.As a KPMG lead Audit Partner, served important clients in logistics, manufacturing, private equity, retail, and healthcare, primarily in the Southeast U.S. His clients ranged from large multinationals to private equity portfolio companies but shared a common trait of substantial change, including through acquisition, disposition, joint venture formation, and dynamic organic growth.Specialties: Executive Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Standardization, Shares Services, SEC Filings, Revenue Recognition, Project Management, Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Risk Management, U.S. GAAP Expertise, Accounting Policies, Technical Accounting, Talent Development, Inspections, Board of Directors Communications, Budgeting and Forecasting, M&A Accounting, IPOs, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Writing, Candor, Accountability, Trust. Ryan@RJG-Advisory.com