Biography

Findley has over 20 years of internal audit and public accounting experience. He’s the consulting group Technology, Communications & Life Sciences Practice Leader and the Risk Advisory & Compliance Practice Leader overseeing our technical accounting and IPO readiness, IT audit and SOC, cybersecurity, and SOX and internal audit groups.

Findley specializes in technical accounting and IPO readiness, enterprise risk assessments and internal audit, all phases of SOX implementation and consulting engagements, and process analysis and reengineering. He has helped many companies mature their operations and successfully transition to the public markets.

Prior to joining Moss Adams, Findley worked in the assurance department of a Big Four firm.

External Publications

  • "Life Sciences IPOs Ruled 2014, and Beyond" (Puget Sound Business Journal, June 2015)
  • "Understanding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program" (Construction Business Owner, May 2014)
  • "Understanding the JOBS Act" (National Venture Capital Association, May 2012)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Institute of Internal Auditors

Education

  • BA, accounting, Seattle Pacific University
  • BA, business administration and finance, Seattle Pacific University

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