John Torell, Cfa Cpa
About John Torell, Cfa Cpa
John Torell is a Vice President and Controller at Travere Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Pacific Life and Deloitte & Touche.
Current Role at Travere Therapeutics
John Torell serves as the Vice President and Controller at Travere Therapeutics, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, implementing financial systems, and ensuring operational efficiencies. He has a focus on utilizing meaningful metrics to monitor progress and ensure accountability within the organization.
Previous Experience at Travere Therapeutics
Prior to his current role, John Torell worked at Travere Therapeutics as the Executive Director and Corporate Controller from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Research from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to financial strategies and reporting processes, enhancing the company's financial governance.
Experience at Pacific Life
John Torell has extensive experience at Pacific Life, where he held several key positions. He served as Vice President of Finance - Investment Controller from 2010 to 2015, followed by Vice President & Assistant Controller from 2015 to 2018, and later as Vice President & Controller from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved financial oversight, reporting, and the management of finance teams, contributing to the company's financial health.
Educational Background
John Torell earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and accounting, supporting his expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting.
Professional Background and Skills
John Torell began his career at Deloitte & Touche, where he worked as a Manager from 1991 to 1997. He possesses a strong foundation in technical accounting and financial reporting, and he has experience in presenting financial strategies and results at the senior executive and board level. He has a track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams and implementing financial systems to improve operational efficiencies.