Brian Neville
About Brian Neville
Brian Neville serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at Core Scientific, where he has significantly expanded the accounting team and played a crucial role in the company's transition to a publicly traded entity. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various senior positions at organizations such as HomeStreet Bank, PATH, T-Mobile, and JPMorgan Chase.
Work at Core Scientific
Brian Neville serves as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Core Scientific, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the accounting operations for a company that generates revenue exceeding $500 million. He played a significant role in transitioning Core Scientific from a privately-held start-up to a publicly traded company. Under his leadership, the accounting team expanded from 3 to over 20 members within a year, indicating a substantial growth in the department's capacity and capabilities.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Core Scientific, Brian Neville held various senior roles in accounting. He served as Chief Accounting Officer at PATH from 2015 to 2021, where he managed financial operations for the organization. Prior to that, he worked at HomeStreet Bank as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a position as Senior Manager at Clark Nuber from 1996 to 2005, as well as roles at T-Mobile and JPMorgan Chase, where he gained extensive experience in accounting policy and management.
Education and Expertise
Brian Neville studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Accounting and Information Systems from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in accounting and finance. His expertise encompasses various aspects of accounting operations, financial management, and team leadership, which he has applied throughout his career in multiple organizations.
Career Progression
Brian Neville's career in accounting spans over two decades, during which he has held progressively responsible positions. He began his career at Clark Nuber, where he worked for nine years before moving to JPMorgan Chase as a Vice President and Accounting Manager. He then transitioned to T-Mobile as Sr Manager of Accounting Policy, followed by a significant tenure at HomeStreet Bank. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the accounting landscape, leading to his current role at Core Scientific.