About Sean Murphy CPA | CIA

Hello. I am Sean Murphy.

Sean Murphy CPA & Consulting is led by Sean Murphy, an accomplished professional holding dual licenses as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Oregon and North Carolina, as well as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. With a robust background spanning public accounting, corporate finance, and executive audit leadership, the firm specializes in delivering high-level financial analysis, internal controls/SOX evaluations and remediation, and operational support including evaluating workflows and costs.

Sean’s foundational experience began as a Senior Auditor at Deloitte & Touche, followed by strategic roles managing internal controls, financial planning & analysis, and risk analytics for Fortune 1000 organizations such as Raytheon Technologies, Sealed Air Corporation, and Wells Fargo. Through extensive consulting work with The Siegfried Group, BGS Partners, Robert Half, and Martin Mitchell Inc., Sean has successfully led accounting and financial projects for major publicly-traded corporations, including Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Duke Energy, Dentsply Sirona, and Vacasa.

Most recently, Sean demonstrated a commitment to independence, objectivity, and regulatory governance by directing the internal audit function for Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. It was an honor to serve the Peoples of Grand Ronde. hayu masi.

Big Four Pedigree, Misfit Mentality

Hear are my core areas of expertise, but what makes me different is I apply my combined understanding of decades of experience and get after it to solve the problem. I work hard, I have principles, and I make tough decisions with ethical leadership.

Core Areas of Expertise:

Process Automation & Technology Integration: Developing End User Computing Tools (EUCT) and leveraging VBA scripting and PowerBI to automate manual journal entries, streamline month-end close processes, and build data-driven reporting dashboards.
Risk Management & Internal Controls: Designing and implementing financial reporting controls in accordance with the COSO framework, managing SOX compliance programs, and leading remediation strategies for internal control deficiencies.
ERP Systems & Software Implementation: Managing the critical path and integration of accounting systems, including Sage Accounting, Avalara Sales Tax, Insight FP&A, SAP, and Oracle.
Executive Advisory & Financial Reporting: Providing strategic objective analysis on enterprise risk management, translating acquired companies’ financials into GAAP-compliant statements, and reporting directly to Tribal Councils, C-suite executives, and Audit Committees.

Community at the Core

Outside the office, community matters deeply to me. I have previously served a three-year term as Treasurer of my local homebrew club in Charlotte, NC. where we hosted an annual beer festival that raised over $750,000 for charity over its over 15 years and earned the Carolina Brewmasters the first Radegast Award. Until March 2026, I sat on the Board of the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP), providing governance and oversight for their critical local mission.

I am also a standup comedian, comedy producer, freelance reporter, and documentary filmmaker in my free time. I love to write, perform, and report on a range of topics centered around comedy and my life in the PNW and Willamette Valley.

Why Sean Murphy CPA | CIA | Consulting?

Our mission is simple: to help you solve problems and deliver success.

I founded this firm the year before the pandemic because I genuinely love helping people. I operate as a trusted advisor who isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves, do the heavy lifting, and provide a credible challenge when things need to be improved.

Here at the firm, we love to work. We are present and decisive. We love accomplishing goals and earning rewards, but we also fiercely cherish our personal time. We tackle everything with drive, passion, and a sense of urgency. Unless we are cracking wise and taking it easy. We value free-thinking, open-minded, and welcome all people in our ranks. We value merit over tenure and have learned that the best ideas come from creating a workplace that is safe, open and values everyone's input and credible challenge.

Our question to you is simple and timeless as service providers: How can we help you?