Gwen Townsend

Gwen Townsend, CPA, has a diverse and extensive work experience. Gwen is currently working as a Director at CFO Systems, LLC since January 2023. Prior to that, they served as an Accounting Manager at Attivo Partners from May 2022 to March 2023. Before joining Attivo Partners, they held the position of Accounting Manager, Projects & Operations at T-Mobile from September 2020 to March 2022.

Between 2014 and 2020, Gwen worked at Navy Federal Credit Union as a Manager, Corporate Reconciliation. During their tenure, they led multiple teams responsible for daily posting and reconciliation of automated posting systems. Gwen also collaborated with various internal stakeholders for the implementation of new programs, products, and system enhancements.

From 2009 to 2014, they worked at Asurion in various roles. As a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting, they managed revenue accounting for a $1B-extended service contract division. Gwen also partnered with business and finance teams for budgeting and variance analysis. Additionally, they collaborated with project management, IT development, and business teams on the implementation of new programs and changes.

Prior to Asurion, Gwen served as an Accounting Manager at CustomInk, where they managed full-cycle accounting, established budget and forecast, and developed internal controls. Gwen also had a role as an Accounting Team Lead, where they restored timely execution of month-end close and reduced the close cycle time.

Earlier in their career, Gwen worked as a Senior Accountant at CarrAmerica and RLJ Lodging Trust. Gwen also had a role as a Financial Analyst/Accountant at BT and served as the Director of Accounts at the International Union of Police Associations.

Throughout their career, Gwen has demonstrated strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Their experience spans various industries, including technology, finance, and real estate.

Gwen Townsend, CPA, earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the American University - Kogod School of Business in 2003. Prior to that, they attended Northern Virginia Community College, although the specific duration and degree obtained are not provided.

In addition to their education, Gwen has obtained a QuickBooks Certification from Intuit in October 2022. Gwen is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA). Furthermore, Gwen aspires to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The specific dates of obtaining their CPA and CGMA certifications are not provided.