Jesse Goforth
Director, Tax – Commercial
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln
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Jesse Goforth, CPA, brings more than 16 years of corporate tax experience, with deep knowledge in income tax provision preparation and tax accounting for multinational organizations. He has managed complex workstreams and served as a primary liaison between tax and assurance professionals, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Jesse’s experience includes leading ASC 740 groups, preparing and auditing income tax provisions and related footnotes for annual and quarterly financial statements and participating in PCAOB inspections with zero comments issued in the tax focus area. He has also developed and delivered training programs on accounting for income taxes and ASC 740 disclosure requirements, including programs for global teams.
Earlier in his career, Jesse advanced through tax roles at a Big Four firm, focusing on income tax provisions, deferred tax account analysis and federal compliance for corporations and partnerships. He also played a key role in building the Houston office for a regional accounting firm, managing client relationships, providing tax consulting and advisory services and overseeing federal compliance for corporate and partnership returns.
Jesse is a certified public accountant in Texas and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance and a Master of Accountancy from Abilene Christian University.