William Witt

About William Witt

I am a senior accounting and finance executive with deep expertise in technical accounting, SEC reporting, and public‑company readiness across technology, biotech, semiconductors, healthcare, manufacturing, telecom, media, and cannabis‑adjacent industries. For more than two decades, I’ve led global teams, built scalable accounting infrastructures, and guided organizations through IPOs, spin‑offs, carve‑outs, and complex transactions exceeding $2B.My strength lies in solving high‑stakes, multidimensional business problems—whether it’s operationalizing complex accounting guidance, stabilizing an under‑resourced accounting function, redesigning inventory and costing models, or integrating financial and non‑financial data to improve decision‑making. I’m known for translating technical issues into clear, actionable strategies for executives and boards, and for building reporting environments that withstand PCAOB scrutiny and support long‑term growth.I’ve delivered measurable impact by accelerating close cycles through automation, strengthening internal controls, improving audit readiness, and aligning financial reporting with KPIs, forecasts, and investor‑facing narratives. As a national technical reviewer and frequent speaker on ASC 606, 842, 718, and 805, I bring both subject‑matter depth and practical, business‑focused judgment to every engagement.I thrive in companies experiencing rapid growth, operational strain, or the need to mature their accounting and governance functions. My focus is on building resilient, transparent, and scalable accounting organizations that enable sustainable performance and support the strategic goals of private and early‑public companies in the $500M–$2B range.

Experience

1. Director

   Highspring Formerly Morganfranklin Consulting

   May 2018 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Miami University

  BS, Accountancy

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Ifrs
• Big 4
• Cpa
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consolidation
• Auditing
• Cost Accounting
• Gaap
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Corporate Tax
• External Audit
• Internal Controls
• Financial Accounting
• Sec Filings
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Forecasting
• Assurance
• Financial Reporting
• Us Gaap