Who We Are

Julie Stead began her career in public accounting after earning her master’s degree in public accounting from the University of Washington and becoming a CPA. She joined Turning Point’s Financial/CFO Advisory practice in 2011. Over the past 15 years, she has built deep experience working alongside CEOs and leadership teams to strengthen their financial operations and navigate periods of change.

Julie’s primary focus is helping businesses facing cash flow and profitability challenges, whether driven by rapid growth, changing market conditions, or operational complexity. She works closely with leadership to understand the financial and operational factors behind the numbers, improve forecasting and reporting, and identify practical ways to strengthen performance.

As Turning Point has grown, Julie’s impact has extended beyond her client work. She has become an important mentor to the firm’s financial advisory professionals. She is particularly passionate about developing leaders and maintaining the collaborative culture and high standards of client service that have long defined Turning Point.

Julie lives in Gig Harbor with her husband, daughter, and twin boys. An avid ultrarunner, she completed the White River 50-mile race near Mount Rainier. She is also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys camping and hiking with her family in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. More of her story was featured in Seattle Met’s Women Who Move The City.