Micah Thurn, Cpa
About Micah Thurn, Cpa
Micah Thurn is the North America Controller at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having previously held various positions at RSM US LLP and completed his education with a Master of Science in Accounting from Bradley University.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Micah Thurn has been serving as the North America Controller at ThoughtWorks since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing the balance sheet for the US and Canada business units, which includes a total of seven units. He develops and maintains accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and audits. Micah collaborates closely with the North America finance team to prepare monthly cash flow forecasts. He also works with the North American People Support Team to manage the employee retirement plan, which involves coordinating the annual audit and performing non-discrimination testing.
Previous Experience at RSM US LLP
Prior to his role at ThoughtWorks, Micah Thurn worked at RSM US LLP in various capacities. He served as a Supervisor from 2017 to 2019, and as an Assurance Manager from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles included Associate from 2012 to 2014 and Senior Associate from 2014 to 2016. Throughout his tenure at RSM, he focused on reviewing transfer pricing calculations, managing intercompany payables and receivables, and improving internal controls. He was also accountable for the North America reporting units of the global annual financial statement audit.
Education and Expertise
Micah Thurn studied at Bradley University, where he earned a Master of Science in Accounting from 2007 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting and finance. This knowledge is applied in his current role at ThoughtWorks, where he researches complex accounting issues and develops internal controls to enhance financial operations.
Background in Internal Audit
Micah Thurn began his career with an internship at Archer Daniels Midland Company as an Internal Audit Intern in 2011. This experience provided him with insights into auditing processes and internal controls, which he later applied in his roles at RSM US LLP and ThoughtWorks. His background in internal audit has contributed to his ability to manage financial audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.