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Nathan is a CPA specializing in nonprofit accounting, finance and compliance. He is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA), and serves on the Nonprofit Working Group. He is currently an Associate with Your Part Time Controller, providing CFO and Controller services to nonprofits across the country. Prior to that, he worked as finance director for a large health and human services nonprofit and in public-sector audit for a top-10 national accounting firm, as well as provided audit and tax services at a boutique firm in Denver, working with some of the biggest private foundations and public charities in the state. He has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from CU Boulder and an MBA – Finance from Missouri State University.

Hannah is a CPA specializing in nonprofit financial management and leadership. Hannah is currently the Controller at Impact Charitable, a Denver-based nonprofit focused on catalyzing philanthropic capital through impact investing and direct cash assistance programs. Prior to this, Hannah served as the Controller at an international nonprofit foundation and Director of Finance at a community food bank. Hannah has a BS and Masters in Accounting from the University of Arizona and is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA) and serves on the Nonprofit Working Group.

Kurtis Smith brings deep expertise serving not-for-profit clients, drawing on more than three decades of experience in accounting and finance. As founder partner of Kurtis Smith LLC, he specializes in financial statement assurance, GAAP research, internal audit, and business advisory services, helping nonprofits navigate complex compliance and reporting requirements with confidence. A Certified Public Accountant known for his attention to detail, Kurtis is especially skilled at translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making. Beyond nonprofits, his client portfolio spans privately held businesses, real estate, construction, technology, and large corporations, giving him a broad view of the financial landscape. Kurtis is a quiet leader who values strong client relationships and measures his firm's success by his clients' success. Active in the professional community, he's committed to sharing knowledge and supporting fellow practitioners in the field.