Garrett Buckless
Accounting Transformation Expert | Aligning Accounting Functions with Corporate Vision through Future-Ready Business Solutions
- Role
- Managing Director at Centri
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Garrett Buckless
With over 10 years of experience in accounting consulting, I am a Managing Director at Centri Consulting, a leading provider of business advisory and accounting services. I hold a CPA license and a master\'s degree in accounting from the University of Virginia. My core competencies include operational accounting design, process improvement, functional integration, outsourcing, and finance systems. I have established the Accounting Transformation domain at Centri Consulting.As a life-long learner and a passionate professional, I stay curious and committed to the success of my clients and my team. I listen intently, research diligently, and prioritize effectively to build lasting partnerships and provide proactive planning. I have also trained and mentored dozens of individuals who aspire to advance their own careers in accounting consulting. I am always looking for new opportunities to grow and contribute to the accounting and consulting industry.
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
Lead all accounting transformation engagements, including business development, scoping, planning, and execution• Cultivate and expand client relationships, leverage and develop junior resources, and design client deliverables resulting in a book of business of $2.2M (FY23)• Optimize client’s accounting function through developing scalable policies, processes, and procedures, implementing sustainable solutions to create value added insight, and automation of manual tasks• Create and oversee training program for accounting and audit support and accounting transformation services• Develop and present thought leadership through the creation of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA), Northern Chapter Virginia Society of CPA (VSCPA), and Reagan Madison and the publication of three articles
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting with a concentration in Managerial Accounting
2006 — 2010
University of Virginia
Master's degree, Accounting
2013 — 2014
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