David Rowley, CPA

Greenville, SC · (864) 735-7725 · [email protected]

A dynamic finance and technology leader, I am a Certified Public Accountant with deep expertise in financial strategy, ERP implementations, and data-driven decision-making. With experience as a Controller, FP&A Manager, and VP of Finance, I excel at optimizing financial health through strategic planning, advanced analytics, and process automation. My technical proficiency spans ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle), database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and business intelligence tools (Power BI, SQL). Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance financial operations, I specialize in integrating APIs, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. I thrive in roles that require a blend of financial leadership, technical acumen, and strategic problem-solving to drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Experience

Vice President of Finance

Proactive MD

Led financial operations and managed an accounting team for a multi-entity organization, leveraging custom integrations with ERP, payroll, and spend management systems to automate expense management and streamline financial reporting.

Developed a custom data warehouse and advanced Power BI dashboards, automating complex financial workflows and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Implemented Sage Intacct and later NetSuite as well IT infrastructure projects in telephony and developed custom solutions for programmatic text messaging and integrations between systems, improving scalability and reducing operational costs.

December 2021 - Present

Consultant and Business Adviser

Wrenvy

Performed financial due diligence on acquisitions in the US and Mexico.

Designed and implemented financial systems for clients, leading ERP integrations with NetSuite and Sage Intacct, and managing end-to-end implementations for fast-scaling organizations.

Directed a comprehensive QuickBooks Enterprise to SAP migration with multi-national operations, ensuring continuity and improved reporting capabilities.

February 2019 - December 2021

Corporate Controller

Response Packaging

Managed accounting and IT operations, including a comprehensive redesign of the order-to-cash process to reduce errors and optimize workflows.

Built integrated web and mobile applications for real-time operational monitoring.

Conducted cost studies, improving job profitability reporting and streamlining financial close processes.

November 2016 - February 2019

FP&A Manager and Corporate Accounting Manager

KEMET Electronics Corporation

Drove global budgeting and FP&A processes for a $1B public company, delivering insights to C-level executives and external stakeholders.

Played a critical role in SEC filings, investor presentations, and financial forecasting, utilizing advanced modeling techniques in Excel and Hyperion.

Supported an Oracle R12 upgrade, addressing integration challenges and enhancing financial reporting standards.

March 2014 - November 2016

Audit Manager, Tax Preparer, and Systems Administrator

Pope, Smith, Brown & King, PA

Directed audits and tax preparation for diverse industries, mentoring teams and improving workflows through innovative system implementations.

Managed IT resources, introducing process automation to enhance productivity and reporting accuracy.

January 2008 - March 2014

Education

Bob Jones University

Bachelor of Science
Major: Accounting
Minor: Organizational Communication
(cum laude)
August 2005 - December 2008

Skills

Strategic Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Executive Leadership
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Investor Relations
  • Contract Negotiation

Technical
  • Financial Modeling
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Budgeting & Forecasting

Systems
  • ERP: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks
  • Business Intelligence: Power BI, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting
  • Project Management: Monday.com, Microsoft Planner, Zoho
  • Misc: Microsoft Excel, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS

Programming Languages & Tools

Interests

Apart from strategic finance, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as possible. In the winter, I enjoy snowboarding and working on technology projects. During the warmer months, I enjoy mountain biking, camping, and paddleboarding.

When forced indoors, I enjoy tinkering with electronics or building legos with our kids and spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in virtualization, containerization, and workflow automation.

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
    South Carolina License # 8844