Mark Kowal
About Mark Kowal
Mark Kowal serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Known, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial management, having previously worked at WWE in various roles for over a decade and at Deloitte as a Senior Auditor.
Current Role at Known
Mark Kowal serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Known, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving financial performance. His tenure at Known follows a previous role as SVP, Controller, which he held for two years. Kowal's leadership in financial strategy and operations supports the company's objectives and growth.
Previous Experience at WWE
Mark Kowal has extensive experience from his time at WWE, where he held several key financial positions. He served as Chief Accounting Officer from 2014 to 2020, overseeing financial reporting and compliance. Prior to that, he was the Corporate Controller from 2004 to 2014, managing the accounting department and ensuring adherence to financial regulations. His career at WWE began as Director of General Accounting from 2001 to 2004, where he contributed to the company's financial management.
Experience at Deloitte
Before his tenure at WWE, Mark Kowal worked at Deloitte as a Senior Auditor from 1997 to 2001. In this role, he gained valuable experience in auditing practices and compliance, which laid the foundation for his future roles in corporate finance. His time at Deloitte equipped him with a strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards.
Education and Expertise
Mark Kowal studied at Bentley University from 1993 to 1997, where he developed a solid foundation in accounting and finance. He possesses expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls. Kowal is experienced in various financial functions, including tax accounting, compliance, treasury operations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting. His pragmatic approach focuses on meeting business objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.