29
Years
Total Experience
REDW Financial Advisors & CPAsFinancial advising, accounting, tax, valuation, and wealth management
Dean N. Willingham
CPA, CCIFP, CGMA | Principal, Audit & Assurance
11
Years
With REDW
Specializing In:
- Construction & Real Estate
- Government Contracting
- Technology
- Start-ups
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration from New Mexico State University
Meet Dean
Dean is an expert in performing and supervising audits for a wide range of commercial enterprises, including privately held and middle-market companies. He is knowledgeable about many industries, but has particular expertise with construction, real estate development, government contracting, technology and start-ups.
A proven leader, Dean has the ability to effectively coordinate and manage tax planning, preparation and consulting with clients. His keen technical proficiency, combined with his innovative and forward-thinking approach, have enabled him to create templates and forms resulting in new, high levels of operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Beyond his technical expertise, Dean is committed to providing value-added service that enables clients to balance risk, strengthen controls and optimize performance.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Dean is both a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Dean is a member of these professional associations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member and former Council Member
- New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants – Member and former Chair
- American Subcontractors’ Association of New Mexico – Member and former Treasurer
- Construction Financial Management Association – Member and current Treasurer
- Construction Industry Certified Public Accountants and Consultants – Member and former member of the Technical Issues Response Task Force
Awards and Recognition
- American Subcontractors’ Association of New Mexico: President’s Award (2011 and 2018); Outstanding Associate Member of the Year (2013); Support and Appreciation Award (2019)
- Construction Financial Management Association: Outstanding Associate Member of the Year (4x)
- New Mexico Society of CPAs: Outstanding Member in Public Practice (2008)
"I'm a passionate problem solver who's always looking for the 'best' answer for my clients, not just an answer. I thrive on challenges and take pride in trying to exceed expectations.
