Category: Careers

A defined culture and a clear strategy: How the two are a “winning” combo

Here’s a tip about growth (we have many up our sleeves): The smartest strategy ever won’t work if the company’s employees are unclear about the execution plan and don’t hum as a team. At some companies, particularl…

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5 reasons I have no regrets about leaving the corporate world and becoming a consultant

I recently left the corporate world after nine years. I loved my job as a controller, but my life had become my work. Working 16- to 18-hour days, plus weekends, practically nonstop, left very little room for time with my …

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3 big reasons why I love the RoseRyan culture

You know you’ve found the right job when the moment you show up, it feels like home. There’s none of the usual butterflies swirling around the belly or awkward handshakes. That was my experience when I interviewed with…

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How to earn a spot on the “Top Workplaces” list: 3 tips on employee engagement

Foosball tables in a company break room only go so far in fostering employee interaction and loyalty. If employees don’t feel a strong connection to their company, its future and their role in it, they’ll eventually st…

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Women at the top in accounting: RoseRyan ranks high on national equity leadership list

We’ve always thought that both men and women are fully capable of having positions of power and authority. Let the talent, skills and merit of any individual shine so they can rise to the top. At this time in our firm’…

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Thanks, San Francisco, for the 2015 “woman of influence” nod to our CEO

We were beyond thrilled when we found out RoseRyan CEO & CFO Kathy Ryan would be recognized as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business by the San Francisco Business Times. Of course, we’re always excit…

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Why the consulting life is a lot like gardening

After 14 years of working in the corporate world, I recently decided to switch to the consulting life. I was looking for a change as I wanted more of a work/life balance. What do I mean? In many corporate cultures, we are …

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Jacqueline Bray receives RoseRyan’s highest honor: The 2014 TrEAT Award

We are excited to share the news that Jackie Bray has received the 2014 TrEAT Award, a coveted recognition within RoseRyan. She is the fourth annual recipient of this award, which honors a guru who has best exemplified our…

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TAG consultant: Are you it?

Intrigued by the more arcane matters of technical accounting? Love to unravel the complexities of new rules and guidance? RoseRyan’s TAG team wants you! Members of our Technical Accounting Group (TAG)—senior-level cons…

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Work-life balance: fact or myth?

The subject of juggling a career and personal life is becoming more prevalent with women like Marissa Mayer of Yahoo in the spotlight. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly 71 percent of women with children und…

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