Megan (Cosgrove) Walker, Cpa, PhD
About Megan (Cosgrove) Walker, Cpa, PhD
Megan (Cosgrove) Walker is a CPA and PhD who currently serves as the VP Corporate Controller at 1Path in Kennesaw, Georgia. She has extensive experience in accounting and internal audit, having held various positions at notable firms including Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors, Aveanna Healthcare, and Ernst & Young.
Current Role at 1Path
Megan Walker serves as the Vice President and Corporate Controller at 1Path, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and accounting functions of the organization. Her expertise in corporate finance and internal controls contributes to the strategic financial management of the company, which is located in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Previous Experience in Corporate Finance
Prior to her current role, Megan Walker worked at Aveanna Healthcare as the Vice President of Internal Audit from 2018 to 2022. In this capacity, she managed the internal audit processes and ensured compliance with financial regulations. Before that, she was a Business Assurance Senior Manager at Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors from 2016 to 2018, where she provided assurance services to clients in Marietta, Georgia.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Megan Walker holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting from The University of Alabama, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Arts in Accounting from the University of Virginia, completing her studies there from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and International Business from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2001 to 2004.
Teaching Experience in Higher Education
Megan Walker has experience in academia, having served as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at George Mason University from 2013 to 2016. In this role, she taught various accounting courses and contributed to the academic development of students in Fairfax, Virginia. Her background in both practical and academic settings enhances her understanding of the accounting profession.
Professional Experience in Auditing
Megan Walker began her career at Ernst & Young, where she worked as a Senior Auditor from 2005 to 2009. In this role, she conducted audits for a variety of clients, gaining valuable experience in financial analysis and compliance. This foundational experience in auditing has informed her subsequent roles in corporate finance and internal audit.