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Richard Atkins, CPA

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Director of Accounting at Crisp
📍 Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States

Richard is the Director of Accounting at Crisp, bringing over ten years of experience from public accounting at EY to the startup sector. A Certified Public Accountant with a Masters in Accounting from the University of Michigan, he specializes in aligning financial operations with strategic goals to foster growth and efficiency.

Based in the Detroit area, Richard enjoys the startup atmosphere and recently expanded his family. During his time at Albion College, he served as the Treasurer for the Ski and Snowboard Club, indicating a likely passion for winter sports and outdoor activities.

Unique fact: He made a significant career pivot from a Senior Manager role at a major firm like EY directly into leadership positions within the startup ecosystem.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Director of Accounting
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States
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Fintech & Automation
He shows a strong interest in innovative fintech tools, having publicly praised AI-powered tax compliance (Sphere) and collections efficiency platforms (Lunos).
Startup Operations
He transitioned from a large public accounting firm to industry, expressing his enjoyment for the startup atmosphere and advising early-stage companies on finance and operations.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Director of Accounting
Crisp
6-2025
Finance + Biz Ops Advisor
Select Start-ups
10-2023 - 2-2026
Director of Accounting
Revela, Inc.
8-2023 - 10-2023
Assurance Senior Manager
EY
10-2020 - 8-2023
Assurance Manager
EY
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Education
2014 - 2015
Macc
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Albion College
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