Joel Pallikal, CPA

    Partner

    About

    Joel Pallikal is a strategic finance and accounting leader with over 13 years of experience spanning private equity-backed firms, environmental impact investing, and federal financial management. As Founder and Managing Partner of an accounting and finance advisory firm, he provides fractional CFO support, M&A due diligence, and strategic planning services. Joel's expertise includes fund administration, financial reporting, and accounting system implementation, with a proven track record of leading complex financial operations and delivering value to stakeholders across diverse industries.

    Professional Experience

    Harbor View Consulting

    Partner

    Feb 2026 - Present

    • Leads client accounting services and fractional CFO engagements for middle-market and growing organizations
    • Provides M&A due diligence, financial modeling, and transaction advisory services
    • Delivers strategic planning, budgeting, and fund administration solutions
    • Supports accounting system implementations and process improvement initiatives

    Accounting & Finance Advisory Firm

    Founder and Managing Partner

    Mar 2025 - Feb 2026

    • Provided fractional CFO support and strategic financial guidance to growing organizations
    • Conducted M&A due diligence and developed comprehensive financial models for investment decisions
    • Delivered budgeting, strategic planning, and client accounting services
    • Supported accounting system implementations and fund administration for diverse clients

    Environmental Impact Investment Firm

    Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting

    Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

    • Led full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for environmental impact investment firm
    • Provided fund administration support for large-scale ecological restoration and conservation projects across the U.S.
    • Ensured regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting for stakeholders

    Environmental Impact Investment Firm

    Controller

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2025

    • Led accounting operations for a private equity-backed environmental impact investment firm for 4 years
    • Managed financial reporting, compliance, and fund administration
    • Implemented robust accounting processes and controls to support firm growth
    • Partnered with investment teams on financial analysis and reporting

    Management Services Firm

    Management Company Controller

    Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

    • Provided full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and fund administration support for dedicated client
    • Ensured seamless financial operations during transition period

    Investment Advisory Firm

    Accounting Manager

    May 2017 - Sep 2020

    • Served as corporate accountant with focus on board reporting, financial reporting, and audits
    • Led financial planning and analysis initiatives
    • Managed accounting operations for international entities in England, Ireland, and Singapore
    • Coordinated with global teams to ensure consistent financial reporting standards

    Big Four Accounting Firm

    Federal Advisory Senior Associate - Financial Management

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2017

    • Provided financial management services to Federal Agency for nearly 5 years
    • Focused on financial reporting, auditing, and Oracle system conversion projects
    • Ensured compliance with federal financial management standards and regulations
    • Collaborated with agency stakeholders on complex financial initiatives

    Education

    • Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Operations Management - University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, 2007-2011 (GPA: 3.45)

    Expertise

    • Fractional CFO Support
    • M&A Due Diligence and Financial Modeling
    • Budgeting and Strategic Planning
    • Client Accounting Services
    • Accounting System Implementation Support
    • Fund Administration
    • Financial Reporting and Compliance
    • Board Reporting and Financial Analysis
    • Audit Management

    Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Virginia Board of Accountancy - Issued Jun 2014

    Board Memberships

    The Walters Art Museum

    Board Member

    Jul 2021 - Present

    Serves on multiple committees including Audit Committee (Chair), Building and Grounds Committee, Investment Committee, and Collections Committee. The Walters Art Museum is internationally renowned for its collection presenting a panorama of art from the third millennium B.C. to the early 20th century.

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Baltimore

    Treasurer, Board of Directors

    Jul 2024 - Present

    Executive Team member and Treasurer for the Board of Directors, providing financial oversight and governance for the organization.

    Baltimore Public Markets Corporation

    Member, Board of Trustees

    Jul 2025 - Present

    Trustee for Public Markets in Baltimore, including Avenue, Broadway, Hollins, Lexington, and Northeast Markets.

    Professional Affiliations

    • Former Volunteer, Corporate Literacy Program - Participated in literacy events including sorting books for children in low income areas, reading to children in schools, and creating educational materials (Jul 2012 - Apr 2017)
    • Former Hospital Volunteer, Howard County General Hospital (Jun 2006 - Jun 2007)