Franklin McGowan
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Franklin oversees all financial aspects of the company, including financial strategy, planning, and analysis, as well as accounting, reporting, and capital management. He is responsible for developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. Franklin leads budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights to support strategic decision-making and guiding the company’s financial planning to meet growth objectives. He manages relationships with lenders, investors, and financial institutions, ensuring access to capital and optimizing the firm’s capital structure. Additionally, Franklin oversees the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, while also monitoring cash flow, financial performance, and risk management to safeguard the company's financial health.
Franklin graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in business administration and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his CPA license from the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examiners. He has experience in private equity real estate, financial strategy, investor reporting, treasury, and corporate finance. Franklin lives in Raleigh, NC.