Justin Gould

Assistant Controller

Justin brings over 16 years of analytical accounting expertise to the Book and Street team. His ability to work cross functionality and with leadership, allows his skillset to support critical financial functions as well as business growth. Prior to joining Book and Street, Justin held a multitude of finance roles for large retailers, restaurant corporations, healthcare, and large multinational equipment manufacturing companies. 

Prior to joining Book and Street, Justin was the assistant controller for HY- Tek Intralogistics, a material handling equipment supplier. He oversaw the monthly and annual financial statements and supported year end tax audit, implementing optimized workflow processes and general accounting efficiencies to ensure accuracy and on time deliverables. During his time at Cardinal Health, Justin managed a financial team responsible for compiling monthly bookkeeping and acted as the point person for the external audit group. 

His time at Bold Penguin, an insurance software company, he oversaw the accounting department as manager and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure the department was functioning at optimal efficiency and diligently. He also served as a consultant for multiple companies lending his financial expertise to review budget processes and management and balance sheets were accurate and prepped for distribution. During his time at retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, Justin managed Payroll for over 8,000 employees and coordinated communication with internal stakeholder and third party vendors resolving any payroll processing hiccups. 

Justin received his BA in General Business from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio and his Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is also on track to earn his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.