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)