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David Wallis, MBA
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Institutional Expertise. Individual Focus.

Specializing in complex financial modeling, IFRS/ASC compliance, and strategic FP&A for publicly traded institutions and high-growth commercial entities.

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Lease Optimization

$2.9M Saved

Designed ad hoc financial comparison models for a publicly traded institution with 40+ locations, achieving an 11.9% reduction in 5-year lease obligations.

Compliance

IFRS 16 / ASC 842

Led full-scale porting of an $800K/month lease portfolio into compliance. Implemented Visual Lease for executive-level ROU asset and liability reporting.

Governance

$5.9M CapEx

Architected financial frameworks and Chart of Accounts to align with rigorous internal controls and regulatory auditing requirements.

Advisory Tiers

Scalable financial leadership tailored to your organization's complexity.

Foundational

Infrastructure

  • Strategic Chart of Accounts Architecture
  • Cash-to-Accrual Method Transitions
  • Financial Statement Preparation (P&L, BS, Cash Flow)
  • Clean-up & System Audit Readiness
Strategic

Intelligence

  • Sensitivity & What-If Scenario Modeling
  • $5M+ CapEx Budget Management
  • Advanced FP&A & Performance Reporting
  • Investor Disbursement Waterfall Modeling
Institutional

Partnership

  • Regulatory Implementation: IFRS 16 / ASC 842
  • Lease Rationalization: Multi-million dollar cost-reduction models
  • Lease Management: ROU asset & liability reconciliation
  • Policy Governance: Record Retention & Internal Control development

Specialized Governance

Beyond traditional advisory, I provide the rigorous framework required for modern auditing standards. By implementing institutional-grade policies and software transitions, I ensure your financial reporting is not just accurate, but defensible at the executive level.

Principal Advisor

With over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, I bring a comprehensive perspective to every project, ranging from sophisticated financial modeling for publicly traded companies to building foundational infrastructure for emerging small firms. I hold an MBA and specialize in creating scalable financial systems that drive clarity and long-term growth.

Outside of professional work, I am a Southern California native who enjoys exploring the coast from hiking the Sierra Nevadas to scuba diving through the Anacapa kelp forest. I balance a data-driven approach to consulting with a personal dedication to the health of my community and coastline.

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