Enterprise, Ala.-based IPA 100 firm Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC (CRI) (FY23 net revenue of $455.3 million) announced the appointment of Jean Mathews as CFO and Patrick J. Gordon as chief legal officer (CLO). These additions to CRI’s leadership team seek to strengthen corporate infrastructure and further support the firm’s stability, compliance and sustainable growth objectives.
Mathews has 31 years of experience in financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, payroll, treasury and investor relations. Her previous experience includes serving as CFO of a high-growth public accounting firm, as the director of finance for a multinational toy and entertainment company and as an auditor for a Big Four accounting firm.
Gordon brings extensive experience to his role as CLO at CRI. He has served as a legal advisor for a top-15-ranked accounting firm and as a litigator for prominent New York City law firms. His expertise encompasses regulatory compliance, risk management, governance and strategic counsel.
“We are proud to welcome Jean Mathews as our Chief Financial Officer and Patrick Gordon as our Chief Legal Officer,” commented Chad Pinson, CRI’s MP and CEO. “Jean’s track record of enhancing financial operations for public accounting firms and her strong leadership capabilities will be invaluable to CRI. Patrick’s experience serving as general counsel, particularly for a high-growth accounting firm, will help strategically manage risk and compliance at CRI. We look forward to continued growth and excellence with both of these impressive executives on board.”
