Wade Deffenbaugh

Wade leads Constellation’s National Accounting and CFO Practice. He is responsible for overseeing the service delivery, operations and expansion of all accounting and financial support services provided by the firm. Prior to joining Constellation, Wade spent over 25 years in public accounting, most recently as a “Big Four” Partner serving investment management, broker dealer and banking clients domestically and internationally. He has extensive Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, Internal Control, Risk Management, and Mergers and Acquisition experience. His years of significant assignments in both Asia and Europe have provided him with an in-depth understanding of using International Financial Reporting Standards and multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks. His work in financial services thought leadership provides him with unique insights into the challenges faced by companies with broad public accountability. Wade is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.