Mackie Watt

Mackie Watt is a Senior Accountant in the Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) department at VSH CPAs, where she specializes in complex financial clean-up, and overseeing compliance reporting and monthly financial preparation. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for efficiency, Mackie helps clients translate financial data into meaningful business decisions. From solving complex financial variances to providing strategic guidance on financial management systems, she ensures her clients have the operational insight and accuracy they need to thrive. 

Mackie holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Eastern Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of British Columbia. Her journey into accounting began with a part-time role in Canada that quickly evolved into a full-fledged career after she discovered a passion for financial analysis and system optimization. After moving back to the U.S. to be closer to family, Mackie transitioned into public accounting and has been growing with VSH ever since. 

Mackie has developed a strong foundation working with clients in the hospitality industry. She has experience supporting forensic accounting and fraud prevention efforts, and is familiar with implementing processes that enhance financial reporting and strengthen business operations. 

Mackie takes a people-first approach to client service. She works to understand how involved her clients want to be in their financial planning, then tailors her guidance to support their unique goals. For Mackie, success is rooted in a proactive, symbiotic working relationship—one where consistent communication and anticipation of client needs are central to delivering value. 

Her work focuses on analyzing financials to uncover operational insights, improving system efficiency, and supporting long-term planning for both business and personal financial growth. Mackie is also a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and holds a Data Science Certificate from IBM, tools she uses to bring an analytical edge to her advisory work. 

Mackie is an outdoor enthusiast who loves to stay active in nature. She recently completed her first 25k trail race and spends her free time hiking, biking, camping, and enjoying the water and mountains. Whether on the trails or with clients, Mackie brings energy, determination, and a sense of adventure to everything she does.