Joel Meriwether
About Joel Meriwether
Joel Meriwether serves as the Vice President of Finance at Weave HQ, where he has played a significant role in the company's financial operations and public offering process. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at Adaptive Computing, Grant Thornton LLP, and Ocean Peace Inc.
Work at Weave
Joel Meriwether has been serving as the Vice President of Finance at Weave HQ since 2020. Prior to this role, he held the position of Director of Finance from 2016 to 2020 and worked as the Corporate Financial Controller for a brief period in 2015. During his tenure, he played a significant role in leading the company through its public offering process in under six months. He has also been instrumental in implementing the Intacct ERP system and establishing key SaaS metrics across various verticals and geographies. Additionally, he chairs multiple committees, including the Business Intelligence Committee and the PCI/HIPAA Committee.
Education and Expertise
Joel Meriwether earned his Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completing his studies from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Accounting from the same institution, which he obtained from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and accounting principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Before joining Weave, Joel Meriwether worked at Adaptive Computing as the Director of Finance and Corporate Financial Controller from 2012 to 2015. He was responsible for rebuilding the company's General Ledger to meet scaling needs. His earlier experience includes roles at Grant Thornton LLP, where he served as a Senior Associate and Audit Associate from 2009 to 2012. He also managed a fishing boat in the Bering Sea for Ocean Peace Inc in 2003.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joel Meriwether has achieved significant milestones in financial management. He led Weave through multiple funding rounds, including Series-B, B-1, C, D, and the IPO process. He implemented various company programs, such as expense tracking and captable management, and was part of the implementation team for Adaptive Insights and Domo's Business Intelligence tool. His contributions have resulted in enhanced operational efficiencies at Weave HQ.