Cole Gabriel is a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience, dedicated to personalizing tax and accounting services for his clients. A proud Florida Gator, Cole earned both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida. His academic foundation, combined with hands-on experience across a wide range of industries, allows him to offer a comprehensive and tailored approach to each client’s unique financial and compliance needs.

He started his career working for an accounting small business focused on individual tax services, where his passion for small business was born. After completing the CPA Exams, he took roles at Big 4 accounting firms as a tax accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and Ernst & Young. Pivoting from the public accounting space, Cole served as the Controller for a $200 million nonprofit, overseeing the accounting team and all policies and procedures. In this role, he revolutionized the company’s accounting procedures, revamping the chart of accounts to improve grant cost visibility, automating manual accounting processes, and reducing the time required for month-end close by more than half.

In addition to his accounting expertise, Cole is actively involved in the political and electoral landscape. As a statewide political party youth caucus leader and compliance lead for numerous political organizations, he is well-versed in the intricacies of campaign finance and political organization management. His CPA skills, combined with his deep knowledge of federal and state compliance, make him a valuable asset to any campaign or political committee.

Now, as the founder and principal of Ascent Trail Solutions, Cole continues to focus on efficiency and automation. His dedication to streamlining processes has not only saved valuable time for his employers and clients, but it has also drastically reduced costs associated with manual accounting procedures. With Cole’s innovative approach, clients can trust that they are receiving the best possible value for their accounting and compliance needs.