Joel Betonte

Joel Betonte, CPA has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with a strong focus on financial analysis, reporting, and management. Joel is currently the Head of Finance at Deako Lighting, responsible for overseeing financial operations. Prior to this, they served as the Financial Controller at Deako Lighting, where they handled accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.

Before joining Deako Lighting, Joel worked as the Financial Controller at Modumetal, Inc., a company specializing in nanolaminated alloys. In this role, they managed the accounting department and produced comprehensive financial analysis and reporting, including budget vs actual, financial projections, and financial statement preparation. Joel also handled HR processes, such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefit selection.

Joel also has experience at enerG2 Technologies, where they held multiple roles including Director of Finance, Controller, and Senior Accountant. At enerG2 Technologies, they were responsible for preparing financial statements, analyzing budget vs actual results, managing the accounting department, and handling HR tasks, such as benefits administration and system implementation. Joel also produced quarterly costing models and provided ad hoc reporting.

Prior to their roles at Modumetal and enerG2 Technologies, Joel worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Associate and Audit Intern. Joel gained valuable experience in auditing, controls, and operations of fortune 500 companies, including working on IPOs and with clients in the financial services industry.

Overall, Joel Betonte, CPA has a strong background in finance and accounting, with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and management. Their experience spans across various industries, including lighting, nanolaminated alloys, and carbon materials for battery applications.

Joel Betonte, CPA graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Gonzaga University in 2013. Joel continued their education at the same university and obtained a Master's degree in Accountancy with a focus on Accounting and Finance in 2014. In February 2016, Joel became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).