Brian Munden
San Diego
Summary
Strategic finance leader local to San Diego with 10+ years of progressive responsibility overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and business partnering for a multi-entity, project-based organization. Experienced partner to executive teams, providing analysis and insight that supports long-term planning, operational decision-making, and mission-driven growth. Deep, hands-on expertise in general ledger, AP, AR, month-end close, revenue recognition, and cash management, combined with a strong track record of leading teams, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and deploying new tools and systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Controller
TEAM LEWIS
03.2025 - Current
- Finance team lead for the US market, overseeing financial reporting, finance operations, month-end close, and compliance for multiple offices and business units in a $25m+ revenue organization.
- Partner with global C-suite and US senior leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to align financial resources with strategic priorities.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial policies, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of reporting to global stakeholders.
- Deploying tools and policies to modernize finance and accounting systems and processes, including integration of AI tools to help optimize team resources.
- Mentor and develop accounting staff, setting clear expectations and creating a collaborative, accountable team culture.
Financial Controller (US)
TEAM LEWIS
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Owned US statutory and management reporting, including consolidations, monthly and quarterly close, and variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash) for a fast-paced, service-based organization with multiple projects and cost centers.
- Collaborated with global finance and leadership to develop and monitor annual budgets, reforecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Supported external audits and compliance requirements by maintaining robust documentation, reconciliations, and internal control procedures.
Accounting Supervisor
TEAM LEWIS
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised the accounting team responsible for US AP, AR, and general accounting, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Standardized procedures for payables, billing, and reconciliations, reducing close timelines and improving reporting reliability.
- Partnered with department leaders to ensure accurate project/job costing, revenue recognition, and expense tracking against budgets.
Senior Accountant
TEAM LEWIS
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed key elements of the month-end close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
- Prepared management reports and dashboards summarizing revenue, expenses, and margins for leadership review.
- Assisted in refining accounting policies and procedures to support organizational growth and evolving reporting needs.
Accountant
Piston Division of TEAM LEWIS
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed the full AP cycle, from invoice intake and approval workflow to weekly payment runs, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
- Processed and reconciled corporate credit card activity, aligning transactions with purchase orders, projects, and GL accounts.
- Coordinated with account teams to prepare client invoices and assisted with collections, cash application, and client reconciliations.
- Supported the CFO with cash account reconciliations and ad hoc financial analyses.
Bookkeeper / Administrative & Operations Assistant
New Arrivals
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed full-charge bookkeeping in QuickBooks, including AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and basic financial reporting.
- Produced and analyzed periodic revenue/expense reports to help leadership understand trends and make operational decisions.
- Managed office workflow, team assignments, and scheduling to maintain productivity and on-time order fulfillment.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
San Diego State University
Skills
- Serving as head of US Finance Team for a global marketing agency of 500 team members, reporting into group CFO and CEO
- Overseeing all financials and cash flow for multiple office locations across the US for $25m annualized revenue organization
- Financial reporting, analysis, and board-ready presentations
- Working directly with C-suite leaders to advise on strategic investment initiatives
- Deep experience with multiple accounting software platforms, including system migrations
- Overseeing annual financial audits
- Negotiating terms of business and commercial contracts with external parties
- Training and mentoring professional accounting, finance and operations staff
- Developing and implementing internal controls and policies
- Modernizing finance and accounting systems and processes, including integration of AI tools to drive efficiency
Timeline
Senior Financial Controller
TEAM LEWIS
03.2025 - Current
Financial Controller (US)
TEAM LEWIS
09.2020 - 03.2025
Accounting Supervisor
TEAM LEWIS
03.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Accountant
TEAM LEWIS
03.2016 - 02.2018
Accountant
Piston Division of TEAM LEWIS
04.2015 - 03.2016
Bookkeeper / Administrative & Operations Assistant
New Arrivals
07.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Business Administration -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
San Diego State University