Chad Cottrill
Assurance Principal at BDO
- Role
- Assurance Principal at BDO USA
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chad Cottrill
Experienced leader with a strong track record managing Fortune 500 global manufacturing clients as well as technology and SaaS public and private companies. I specialize in building lasting client relationships, driving operational improvements, and leveraging digital technology to enhance service delivery.Detail-oriented and highly organized, I thrive in leading global, cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration, clear communication, and transformational leadership. I’m passionate about developing high-performing, inclusive teams that support retention, growth, and long-term success.Well-versed in US GAAP, ICFR for SOX, SEC reporting, project accounting, and financial management, I bring both technical expertise and strategic perspective. My ability to bridge financial performance with business outcomes has made me a trusted advisor to executive leadership and Audit Committees alike.
Experience
Assurance Principal
Oct 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Accounting
2007 — 2011
West Virginia University
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Graduate Certification
2012 — 2012
West Virginia University
Master of Professional Accountancy
2011 — 2012
Skills
- Cpa
- External Audit
- Tax Research
- Auditing
- Finance
- Retail Banking
- Tax Preparation
- Big 4
- Accounting
- Sox 404
- Financial Analysis
- Tax
- Financial Accounting
- Us Gaap
- Gaap
- Quickbooks
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Services
- Financial Statements
- Tax Returns
- Fraud
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Income Tax
- Internal Controls
- Forensic Accounting
- Assurance
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