William Richards

EXPERTISE

  • U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Internal audit
  • Risk management/compliance
  • Lease accounting
  • Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-money Laundering compliance
  • Technical accounting
  • Finance transformations
  • Data analytics
  • Process improvements

William Richards, CPA

BGA since 2018. 12 Years Experience.

Will is the Practice Leader of Strategic Accounting & Finance Operations at Blythe Global Advisors. He works closely with private and public companies to strengthen their finance functions, especially during critical inflection points—whether preparing for a first-time audit, navigating a leadership gap, or managing the complexities of a transaction. Will provides clients with strategic support in areas such as interim leadership, audit readiness, capital-raise preparation, and operational improvement. Together with Blythe’s team of experienced professionals, he delivers both technical expertise and practical execution, enabling organizations to maintain momentum and confidence during periods of change.

EXPERIENCE

  • Blythe Global Advisors — BlytheTeam® Consultant
  • Grant Thorton LLP — Senior Associate, Business Advisory Services

ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Public Accountant, California
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Founding member, past president and member of the alumni chapter advisory board, Phi Delta Theta Cal Gamma Fraternity

INDUSTRIES SERVED

  • Technology
  • Financial services
  • Health sciences
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail
  • Restaurants
  • Gaming/casino
  • Entertainment