Mark Kowieski, CPA

Mark Kowieski, CPA, has a diverse range of work experience in finance and accounting. Currently, they are working at Evoke Pharma as the VP Finance. Prior to this, they served as the VP Finance and Accounting at Evofem Biosciences, Inc. from 2015 to 2022. Mark also held the position of Director of Accounting Operations/ Director of Budget and SEC Reporting at Vital Therapies from 2012 to 2015. Mark has experience in academia as well, having worked as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of San Diego from 2007 to 2014.

Mark has demonstrated expertise as a consultant, working with companies such as Tealium and MaxLinear in 2012. Mark also served as the Sr. Accounting Manager at Ambit Biosciences from 2008 to 2011.

Before entering the corporate world, Mark worked as a financial accounting consultant at their own practice, Mark Kowieski, CPA. Mark provided services to various defense, high-tech, biotech, and manufacturing companies in the San Diego area. Mark'sresponsibilities included Sarbanes-Oxley implementations and audits, revenue recognition assessments, purchase price allocation, intangible asset valuation for acquisitions, staff supervision, and Assistant Controller duties.

Earlier in their career, Mark worked as the Assistant Corporate Controller at The Active Network and as a Senior Staff Accountant at LPL Financial.

Overall, Mark Kowieski's work experience showcases their strong financial and accounting skills across various industries.

Mark Kowieski, CPA completed their Bachelor of Business degree with a major in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1995 to 1999. Mark then pursued a Masters of Accountancy at the same university from 1999 to 2000. Prior to their university education, Mark attended Rhinelander High School from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, Mark holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the State of California, although the specific dates of obtaining this certification are not provided.