Brian Shepard

Brian Shepard, CPA, CVA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and business analysis. Currently serving as the VP of Finance and Business Analysis at Flynn Group since August 2022, Brian oversees the financial operations for the Wend American Brand, focusing on strategic planning, financial statement analysis, and profit optimization. Prior to this role, Brian was the Director at Abacus CPAs, LLC, from February 2019 to August 2022, where responsibilities included supporting franchisees with strategic planning, financial statement preparation, and business consulting. Brian's career also includes a tenure as Regional Controller at McDonald's Corporation and as an Accountant at Ernst & Young. Brian holds a degree from Miami University, earned between 1993 and 1997.