Justin Comish is a versatile professional with a wealth of skills acquired through diverse industries and various positions. His expertise extends to systems-related implementation, report development and distribution, and day-to-day technical accounting work and supervision. With a commitment to ethics and high standards, Justin brings a unique blend of experience and proficiency to any organization.
Currently serving as the VP of Finance at Best Vinyl since 2010, Justin has played a pivotal role in developing accounting and reporting structures, streamlining month-end close processes, and integrating sister company payables and receivables. His achievements include significantly improving financial reporting and reducing headcount while overseeing $215M of subscription revenue. And creatively and strategically managing the overall corporate and health insurance plans to stay ahead of rising costs.
Previously, as CFO at Krosswood Doors, Justin designed and managed the Sage MAS 500 system, implemented KnowledgeSync for business activity monitoring, and negotiated a new customized line of credit. His strategic contributions ranged from short-term and long-range planning to overseeing the preparation of monthly financial statements for the management team and private equity partners.
At IQNavigator, Justin served as Controller, managing a transaction volume of over $1 billion and implementing initiatives that reduced costs and improved the bottom line by over $250k annually. His responsibilities included corporate procurement, client contract negotiations, and overseeing monthly financial statements.
As the Divisional CFO/Divisional Controller at Jobson Publishing, Justin provided strategic recommendations for future growth, managed costs through vendor negotiations, and oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements. His role involved leveraging Great Plains software applications for increased efficiency and speaking at the annual Great Plains conference as an expert user.
Justin’s career also includes roles at EComm Systems, GoldenStar Resources, and PwC, where he gained experience in financial reporting, budgeting, business strategy, and auditing.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University, Justin Comish is endorsed for a wide range of skills, including financial reporting, analysis, budgets, business strategy, and strategic planning. His dedication to industry knowledge, interpersonal skills, and continuous improvement makes him a valuable asset to any organization.
Character: Justin Comish is a highly ethical and standards-driven professional known for his commitment to integrity and excellence in financial leadership roles.
Knowledge: With a diverse background spanning data management, systems implementation, and technical accounting, Justin brings extensive expertise and a wealth of skills to address varied organizational needs.
Strategic: Justin demonstrates strategic prowess through achievements such as streamlining month-end close processes, negotiating customized lines of credit, and providing recommendations for future growth, showcasing his ability to drive positive outcomes.
Communication: Justin excels in communication, as seen in his roles overseeing global financial activities, actively participating in board meetings, and leveraging Great Plains software for increased efficiency, highlighting his capacity to collaborate and convey insights effectively.
