Faculty Profile

Peter McPhun
Lecturer

4332M Van Munching Hall
Phone: 703-946-1723
E-mail: pmcphun@rhsmith.umd.edu 

Peter McPhun

Peter is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in public accounting and private industry.  Presently, he is the Vice President and Controller of Pepco Energy Services, Inc. (PES) where he is responsible for the corporate and business unit accounting functions, internal and external financial reporting, maintenance of accounting systems, processes and procedures, training and development of the accounting staff, and analyzing the accounting for complex and significant business transactions.  At PES, Peter interacts with internal and external auditors on an ongoing basis and ensures the Company is in compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.  Peter directly supports PES’ Chief Financial Officer on a variety of projects and initiatives and interacts with senior officers of the Company and its parent on a regular basis. 

Prior to joining PES, Peter worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P. where he provided accounting, audit and other professional services to a variety of clients in several industries including insurance, investment management, health care, manufacturing and professional services. 

Peter graduated from Bernard M. Baruch College in New York City with a BBA degree in accounting. He obtained his MBA degree with a concentration in finance from University of Maryland College Park, Maryland.  He also has a Master of Arts degree from Western Evangelical Seminary, Portland, Oregon now part of George Fox University, Newburg, Oregon.  Peter is a member of Financial Executives International, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and National Association of Black Accountants.  Peter volunteers as a Financial Officer of a local Christian church.