Brian Wright, Cpa
About Brian Wright, Cpa
Brian Wright is a CPA and currently serves as the US Controller (Accounting Director) at Carta, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting, having previously held positions at The AES Corporation and PwC.
Work at Carta
Brian Wright serves as the US Controller (Accounting Director) at Carta since 2021. In this role, he oversees the accounting operations and ensures compliance with financial regulations. He has implemented the ASC 842 lease accounting standard, which aligns the company's practices with updated accounting regulations. His tenure at Carta has been marked by a focus on enhancing financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at The AES Corporation
Before joining Carta, Brian Wright held multiple positions at The AES Corporation. He worked as a Senior Manager in Technical and Operational Accounting for AES Clean Energy for nine months in 2021. Prior to that, he served as Manager of Financial Reporting for sPower from 2018 to 2020, where he managed financial reporting processes. His experience at The AES Corporation contributed to his expertise in financial management and reporting.
Experience at PwC
Brian Wright's career includes significant experience at PwC, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2018. He began as an Assurance Intern in 2011, then progressed to Assurance Associate from 2012 to 2014. He later served as Assurance Senior Associate from 2014 to 2017 and as Assurance Manager from 2017 to 2018. His roles involved providing assurance services and managing client relationships, enhancing his skills in financial analysis and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Brian Wright holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Professional Accounting from Brigham Young University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in accounting and finance. He has extensive systems experience with various financial tools, including NetSuite, Domo, FloQast, and others, which he has utilized to automate and improve financial processes.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Brian Wright has implemented several key initiatives to enhance financial operations. He automated various close tasks and reconciliations using tools such as FloQast and Domo data visualizations. Additionally, he led the implementation of a new company-wide expense management system, Navan, which replaced Expensify, demonstrating his commitment to improving financial efficiency and reporting capabilities.