Tim Burgess

About Tim Burgess

Finance and accounting executive with more than 20 years of experience successfully leading teams in publicly-traded and privately-held organizations. Recognized throughout career for superior cross-functional collaboration skills and a passion for improving the accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of financial information at all levels of the organization to enhance decision-making and performance. Background includes 4+ initial years at a national public accounting firm, followed by progressive leadership roles with market-leading public and private companies working in a variety of industries including Technology (SaaS), Retail/CPG, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Warehousing/Distribution, Professional Services, Real Estate and Media/Entertainment.Areas of expertise include:• Financial Modeling / FP & A • Management Accounting / Accounting Research / GAAP Compliance • Financial Reporting / SEC Filings / Financial Statement Preparation • Budgeting & Forecasting• Team Leadership, Development & Performance Management• Strategic Finance Leadership• IPO Readiness• Private Equity / M&A• Global Finance Operations• ERP Implementation• G/L Accounting / Month-End Close / Treasury Management• Process Improvement & Automation • Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)• Stock Compensation (ASC 718) • Purchase Accounting (ASC 805) • Consolidation (ASC 810)• Internal Controls / SOX • External CPA Firm & Vendor Management • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)/ Due Diligence & IntegrationsEducational credentials include an MBA from Seattle University and BA in Accounting from Western Washington University, along with CPA (inactive) credentials.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Finance

   CLEARSTEM

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Recruited by the founders of the fast-growing premium skincare brand, Clearstem to architect and implement the sound financial structure required for aggressive growth and market expansion. As SVP, Finance, I lead all strategic finance operations, including financial planning & analysis (FP & A), accounting oversight, system development, and scalable controls, ensuring the business is optimized for sustainable market leadership.

Education

• Western Washington University

  BA, Accounting

• Seattle University

  MBA, Corporate Finance

Skills

• Team Building
• Management
• Gaap
• General Ledger
• Sec Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• U.s. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Reporting & Analysis
• Us Gaap
• Accounting
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Managerial Finance
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Financial Statements
• Variance Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Revenue Recognition
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Sec Filings
• Tax
• Financial Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Audit
• Auditing
• Corporate Finance
• Cpa