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Dan Weaver

Daniel Weaver, CPA

President & Managing Partner

Professional Summary

Daniel Weaver is the President and Managing Partner at Councilor, bringing decades of experience in audit, accounting and advisory services. He combines technical precision with practical business insight, helping organizations strengthen internal controls, enhance transparency and adapt to shifting regulatory requirements.

Dan joined Councilor in 1999, building a career defined by technical expertise, leadership, and a strong commitment to client service. Over the years, he has advised leadership teams across nonprofit organizations, construction companies, and closely held businesses, helping them enhance financial transparency and strengthen governance practices.

A recognized leader in audit services, Dan directs complex engagements that ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards while helping organizations adapt to evolving accounting requirements. His work has helped clients navigate regulatory changes with minimal disruption while improving long-term financial reporting processes.

In addition to leading client engagements, Dan has played an important role in shaping Councilor’s service capabilities. Most recently, he led the firm’s expansion of System and Organization Controls (SOC 1 and SOC 2) audit services, helping Councilor meet growing demand for assurance related to data security and operational controls.

Within the firm, Dan is known for mentoring professionals and reinforcing the high quality standards that underpin Councilor’s advisory and assurance work.

  • American Society of Association Executives (Member)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) (Member)
  • Greater Washington Society of CPAs (Board of Governors, 2011-15; Not For Profit Symposium Planning Committee, 2012-14; OMB Circular A-133 Task Force, 2013; Membership Committee, 2014)
  • Nonprofit CPAs (Executive Committee, 2017-21)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Maryland
  • B.S. Business Management, Bucknell University