Jim Ward

Jim Ward has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Jim is currently working at APCO Worldwide as a Global Corporate Controller. Prior to this, they served as Managing Director at Decisive Advisors. From 2017 to 2021, they held the position of Global Controller at 3Pillar Global, where they led and developed an international team and actively contributed to major sales and acquisitions. Jim also worked as Managing Director at Pipaya Partners, LLC, where they managed projects and teams for due diligence. Jim was the Chief Financial Officer and Founder of M-Edge Accessories, where they played a significant role in various aspects of the company's operations. Earlier in their career, Jim served as Director of SEC Reporting at ManTech International Corporation and as a Business Consultant at FTI Consulting. Jim also worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at VERISIGN and as an Experienced Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co.

Jim Ward earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Virginia Tech. Jim has additional certifications including "The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization (Blinkist Summary)", obtained from LinkedIn in April 2021, and a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) certification obtained from AICPA in 2000.