Harold Burwell, Cpa, MBA
About Harold Burwell, Cpa, MBA
Harold Burwell, CPA, MBA, is the International Controller at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles at the NBA and EMI Music.
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Harold Burwell is the International Controller at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Role at NBA
Since 2021, Harold Burwell has been serving as the International Controller at the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this role, he oversees international financial operations and compliance. His responsibilities include managing global financial reporting, ensuring regulatory adherence, and directing financial strategy in international markets.
Previous Roles at NBA
Harold Burwell has a long tenure at the NBA, having held several key positions. From 2016 to 2021, he served as Associate Vice President, during which he was responsible for higher-level financial oversight and strategic financial planning. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2016, he was the Director of GMG Finance, focusing on general management group financials. He initially joined the NBA in 2003 as Manager of Accounting, a position he held until 2011. In this role, he managed day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting in New Jersey.
Role at EMI Music
Before returning to the NBA, Harold Burwell was the Director of Accounting at EMI Music in 2011 for nine months. In this capacity, he managed the company's accounting activities, ensured accurate financial reporting, and maintained compliance with accounting standards.
Education and Expertise
Harold Burwell holds an MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University, which he completed from 2018 to 2021. He also has a B.S. in Accounting from William Paterson University of New Jersey, earned between 2000 and 2004. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in financial management, accounting principles, and strategic financial planning.