Meet the dream team
Here’s a brief introduction to the RoseRyan dream team.
Click on their names to learn more about them.
Here’s a brief introduction to the RoseRyan dream team.
Click on their names to learn more about them.
Teresa Ali
Pro since: 1996
Excels at: Full cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, systems implementation, develop and improve processes, manage company documentation, communication and transparency
Prior gigs: Cypherpath, Inc, Clean Solar, Inc, BroadLogic Corporation, SunPower, Inc. Space System/Loral
Fun Facts: Teresa enjoys trying out recipes from around the world, travelling with her family, and has a daily goal of 11,000 steps/day.
Mo Ali
Pro since: 2006
Excels at: SEC Reporting, revenue recognition, leases, business combination, financial due diligence, and process improvement
Prior Gigs: EY, PWC, HCentive, MindTickle, Redaptive, Realterm
Fun Fact: Enjoys playing cricket, tennis, and golf.
Susan Alves
Pro since: 1994
Excels at: general accounting, cash management, monthly close, emerging growth companies
Prior gigs: Electroglas, i2 Technologies, various small businesses
Fun fact: Susan loved running the San Francisco Marathon so much she plans to do it again.
Elizabeth Barclay
Pro since: 1990
Excels at: SEC reporting, general accounting management, merger integration, process improvement and SOX compliance
Prior gigs: Palo Alto Networks, WageWorks, IMVU, Netflix, Power Integrations
Fun Fact: Elizabeth enjoys hiking, tennis, skiing, and traveling to tropical locations.
Jacqueline Bray
Pro since: 2013
Excels at: A/P, A/R, general accounting
Prior gigs: Time for Life
Fun fact: Jackie loves white-knuckle theme park rides and has attended a number of F1 races in Europe.
Robert Bridges
Pro since: 2013
Excels at: Auditing and audit readiness, general accounting, FP&A, process improvement, project management, monthly close, emerging growth companies
Prior gigs: Deloitte
Fun Fact: Robert has a passion for traveling and has traveled to 32 of the 50 states, internationally to 25 different countries across five continents.
Chris Campbell
Pro since: 2001
Excels at: Financial reporting (SEC and AICPA), SOX compliance, technical accounting, audit preparation, general accounting, process improvement
Prior Gigs: PwC LLP, KPMG LLP, Moss Adams LLP, UCSF Medical Center, Stanford Medicine, Revel Systems
Fun Fact: I live in San Francisco, but fiercely loyal to Los Angeles sports teams (Dodgers, Rams, Lakers, Kings, and USC Trojans)
Brenda Chando
Pro since: 2002
Excels at: SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, Process Improvement
Prior Gigs: Warner Chilcott, AT&T, EY
Fun Fact: Brenda enjoys exercising to start the day and her favorite place is the beach.
Bernice Chang
Pro since: 1999
Excels at: SEC reporting, XBRL, stock-based compensation, financial statements, budget analysis
Prior gigs: Advanced Micro Devices, NeoPhotonics, NetApp, Novellus Systems, Vivus
Motto: It’s important to have fun at work.
Constance Chee
Pro since: 1998
Excels at: General accounting, monthly close, financial and internal audits, local statutory reporting
Prior gigs: Seagate, Motorola Mattel and Dell
Motto: Believe in the law of attraction!
Kasey Collura
Pro since: 2004
Excels at: Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Leases, General Accounting, Process Improvements
Prior gigs: Verizon, NTT America, Zayo, Lumen (Level 3/Global Crossing), KPMG
Fun fact: Kasey travels to different states and countries to see her favorite band. You could say she's a bit of a groupie.
Laura DenHaan
Pro since: 1988
Excels at: Revenue recognition, financial planning and analysis, process improvement, policies, and procedures
Prior gigs: Yahoo, Clorox, OSISoft, high-tech emerging growth companies
Fun Facts: Laura is passionate about traveling, skiing, and attending concerts and shows. She also enjoys cooking plant-based dishes, learning Spanish and fostering kittens.
Diana Gilbert
Pro since: 1985
Excels at: Technical Accounting, Revenue Recognition, SOX / Internal Controls, Business Systems, Process Improvements
Prior gigs: AcelRx, Broadvision, Electroglas, KPMG, NovaBay, Outset Medical, Primus Power, Vivus, and VNUS Medical
Fun fact: Diana is addicted to volunteering, with work for the Grail Family Services board, City of Sunnyvale Housing and Human Services Commission, the Junior League and in astronomy education.
Linda Hedges
Pro Since: 1993
Excels at: Full-Cycle General Accounting Including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank account reconciliations, General Ledger Reconciliation and month-end closing. Financial report preparation
Prior gigs: Schmitt & Associates, High Altitude Accounting, PartPoint, Oppenheimer Management Corporation
Fun Fact: She now has one 100 pound dog: German Shepard/Malamute named Kodiak.
Lana Hosmer
Pro since: 2016
Excels at: Full cycle accounting, month end close, daily data entries of Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables, auditing, financial reporting. International transactions. Implementation of time efficiency within accounting duties.
Prior gigs: General Atomics Aerospace division, LPL Financial, General Dynamics NASSCO, J Public Relations
Fun Fact: I enjoy reading, traveling, and history.
Greg Hyndman
Pro since: 1994
Excels at: Revenue recognition, General accounting, Process improvement, Finance business partnering, Financial and accounting support to the business side of the company (not sure how to say this - basically good at being the point person for anything accounting/finance for a business unit)
Prior gigs: Visa, Uber, AECOM, Univision, HeartFlow
Fun fact: I love running - unfortunately my three rescue dogs are terrible running partners and run in three different directions.
April Iraeta
Pro since: 1982
Excels at: financial management, cost accounting, budget & forecasting
Prior gigs: Sub-One Technology, Tosoh SET
Fun fact: April enjoys cooking and reading as well as being a member of the Altamont Cruisers Car Club.
Eden Jones
Pro since: 2000
Excels at: Peering around corners to find additional business opportunities, scenario modeling, strategic forecasting, KPI development, financial analysis, executive communications
Prior gigs: Fox Broadcasting, The Family Channel, Aratas Winery, Atlantic Shores Co-Op
Fun Fact: Eden was a competitive gymnast until she, quite literally, grew out of it. She is currently 5'9.5" and can still turn a pretty good cartwheel.
Alexis Kavazanjian
Pro since: 2008
Excels at: All HR functions including recruiting, performance management, talent development, compensation, compliance and employee relations, helping companies build a strong people operations foundation, create top-notch employee experiences, avoid expensive mistakes, and plan for the future.
Fun Fact: I love the outdoors and am always in search of a great cup of coffee!
Marilyn Kliewer
Pro since: 1989
Excels at: Financial analysis, internal audit, general accounting
Prior gigs: Compaq Computer, Ernst & Young, high-tech companies
Fun fact: Marilyn enjoys volleyball, tennis, swimming, cycling and skiing but lives for the Tower of Terror at Disneyland.
Sharon Knestrick
Pro Since: 1980
Excels at: Training staff, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, budgets, accounting system analysis, system implementation
Prior gigs: Humboldt Spirit, Inc., Robertson Stephens, St. Patrick’s Seminary, Valley Christian School of Dublin, Doyen Sebesta, WN Foods, Isolation Networks, Fitness Anywhere aka TRX
Fun fact: My grandson has been teaching me how to play soccer. I go to all his soccer games and have been surprised to have become a soccer grandma.
Joe Kontur
Pro since: 1992
Excels at: Financial modeling & analysis, M&A due diligence, merger integration, manufacturing controllership, process improvement
Prior gigs: Lumileds, Panasonic, International Rectifier, Hitachi, Intel, IBM
Fun fact: Enjoys riding his motorcycle in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the weekends.
Eric Lattin
Pro since: 2009
Excels at: General accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation, financial reporting and analysis, payroll administration
Prior Gigs: TimeZoneOne, BTC Media, Dressember Foundation, Nisolo, Not For Sale, Invisible Children
Fun Fact: I am a singer-songwriter in my free time and absolutely love to create music! I also enjoy reading poetry, nothing like a Saturday morning on the balcony with coffee and a good poetry book.
Jake Linville
Pro since: 2007
Excels at: Controllership, Treasury, Process Improvement & Development, ERP Implementation & Integration, External Audit Support, Financial Planning & Analysis
Prior Gigs: KPMG, McGee, Hearne & Paiz, Animal Health International, Sound Physicians, Canadian Tire, Investco, Local Bounti
Fun Fact: I am fluent in written and spoken Spanish and love the game of basketball.
Karie Liu
Pro since: 2005
Excels at: General Accounting, Cash Management, Monthly Close, FP&A, ERP System Implementation, Company Audit, Digital Marketing Performance Analysis
Prior gigs: Playphone, Crowdstar, Machine Zone
Fun fact: My eyes sparkle when there’s food in front of me. I will exercise just because I want to eat more!
Oli Mili
Pro since: 2013
Excels at: Lease accounting(ASC 842), software capitalization accounting, general accounting, financial statement preparation, external auditing
Prior Gigs: Deloitte (from 2013 until 2021)
Fun Fact: I recently started running as new hobby, The longest run I did so far is 15KM
(9.3 miles).
Tikkitra Mizell
Pro since: 2006
Excels at: Controllership, general accounting, financial planning and modelling, revenue recognition, process improvement, and implementation
Prior gigs: Tyco, Office Depot, Charter Schools USA, Tarsus Inc
Fun Fact: Loves to travel. The next goal is Japan.
Theresa Monea
Pro since: 2011
Excels at: General accounting, controllership, healthcare insurance, process improvement, financial statement preparation
Prior gigs: Optalis Healthcare, HCR ManorCare
Fun Fact: Theresa competes in ballroom and swing dancing multi-state events.
Jaclynn Neumann
Pro since: 1991
Excels at: General Accounting, Financial Statements, Payroll, Cash Management, Budgeting, Monthly Close, and General Ledger. Specializes in hospitality/hotel accounting.
Prior gigs: Management Consultants, Inc. and Management Advisors, LLC
Fun fact: I am an identical twin.
Leslie Nieh
Pro since: 1994
Excels at: General / Operational Accounting, Month-end Close, Process Improvements, SOX Compliance
Prior gigs: Dermira, mBlox, Affymax
Fun Fact: Leslie enjoys traveling to warm and tropical places where she can scuba dive.
Suzanne Nomura
Pro for: 2019
Excels at: Bank reconciliation, A/P, A/R, preparation of month-end closes, general accounting, emerging growth companies, inventory and procurement ERP system implementation resources, material management/procurement
Prior gigs: MRT, Eksigent, Alloptic
Fun Facts: Suzanne has taught her cats how to sit and give her their paw.
Mark Olswing
Pro since: 2000
Excels at: RGL Clean-up, full cycle accounting, monthly close, financial statement preparation, start-ups and early-stage companies, setting up a business's accounting infrastructure, HR and payroll
Prior gigs: Kissmetrics, 6Waves Lolapps, UCSF, Xoom
Fun Facts: Mark is a wine enthusiast who collects wine and is trained in evaluating a wine's style, quality and taste.
Vivian Papagiannis
Pro since: 1991
Excels at: Acquisition integration, process improvement, revenue recognition, management, operational accounting
Prior gigs: Dell, SonicWALL, Symantec, Fortinet, Etana Custody
Fun Facts: Vivian loves baking to relieve stress. She also loves the outdoors and her favorite past times are hiking and snowboarding.
Anthony Paras
Pro since: 1982
Excels at: Financial statement preparation, general accounting, reconciliations, operational accounting, process improvement
Prior gigs: Kranz Consulting, Keating Consulting, Vasona Networks Inc., Silicon Valley Finance Group
Motto: "To advise is not to compel."
Jaana Parkkinen
Pro since: 1996
Excels at: SEC Reporting, Revenue Recognition
Prior gigs: Symantec, Shutterfly, Cloudflare
Fun fact: I like to bake dark sourdough rye bread every week.
Grace Perez
Pro since: 2009
Excels at: General accounting, accounting management, payroll management, GL, financial analysis and reconciliation
Prior gigs: DocuSign, Remitly, business and accounting consultant for small local businesses
Fun Fact: Grace's creative outlet is cooking. She has auditioned for "The Next Food Network Star", teaches cooking classes, and sells traditional Filipino desserts.
Gary Potts
Pro since: 1977
Excels at: CFO, planning, analysis, strategy and operations, process improvement
Prior gigs: Service Champions, CFO Consulting, MaxOptix, PwC, Satmetrix
Motto: Follow your heart and believe in yourself!
Stacy Powers
Pro Since: 1995
Excels at: General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset & Depreciation Reconciliation, GL Reconciliation, Payroll/PEO Service, BioScience Inventories
Prior Gigs: FeatherShark, Elasticity, Powers-Leavitt Insurance Agency, Assured Partners, Auragent BioScience, Tower Groves, North Newstead, Sync Payments, Commerce Creative
Fun Fact: I have a green thumb despite living in the desert. Gardening is my passion! I also love to cycle and donate my time to shelter dogs in AZ!
Gene Ramirez
Pro since: 1995
Excels at: M&A advisory and diligence, merger integration, strategic planning, budget analysis, forecasting, tax compliance, risk management, investor relations, capital raising, and process improvement
Prior gigs: Bank of America, Robertson Stephens, Eleusis, Vitalz, Davincian Technologies, Morgan Joseph TriArtisan
Fun fact: Enjoys working out at various boot camps during the week and weekend so he can keep up with his kids.
Ken Roberts
Pro since: 1997
Excels at: SOX compliance, internal audit, financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting systems and implementation
Prior gigs: RGP, Ernst & Young
Fun Facts: Ken attended San Diego State University
Reagan Sakai
Pro since: 1999
Excels at: Preparing emerging companies for upcoming fundraising activities, closing the loop between financial planning and managing the company, early-to-late stage private companies
Prior gigs: 2 public companies (including an IPO). 6 private companies in a variety of industries
Fun Fact: Reagan was born and raised in Hawaii and has served as a senior financial executive in Boulder, Austin, Orange County, west LA, and San Diego.
Becky Schmal
Pro since: 1991
Excels at: general accounting, monthly close, process improvements, revenue recognition, payroll, system implementations, commissions, management, audit preparation and support, start-ups
Prior gigs: Centrify Corporation, Altera Corporation, Legato Systems (acquired by EMC Software), Boole & Babbage (acquired by BMC Software).
Fun fact: Becky loves building a computer automated haunted house during Halloween. Becky enjoys seeing the smiles on kid’s faces when they complete the tour!
Shehla Syed
Pro Since: 2012
Excels at: General accounting, nonprofit accounting, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, process improvement, software migration and app integration
Prior gigs: Bay Landing Tax & Consulting, Kimberly Perry CPA, Shehla Syed CPA
Fun Fact: Loves growing vegetables and watching anime with her kids.
Tracy Thames
Pro for: 1990
Excels at: SOX, Process Improvement, Project Management
Prior gigs: EY, Guidewire Software Inc., Informatica, various public companies
Fun Facts: Proud member of the boomerang club. Was at RoseRyan from 2008 - 2014.
Michele Ward
Pro since: 1998
Excels at: AP, AR, General Accounting, Reconciliations, Management
Prior gigs: Owner Celtic Bookkeeping; Cal State 9 Credit Union
Fun fact: Enjoys interior design, and refurbishing and repurposing vintage furniture
Martha Watts
Pro since: 1999
Excels at: General accounting, monthly close, cash management, AP, AR
Prior gigs: Crescent Jewelers, George's Jewelers, Mica Microwave
Motto: The meaning of life is to fill life with meaning.
Katsue Watts
Pro since: 2000
Excels at: General Accounting, Month-end Closing (included Consolidation), Financial Reporting, Multiple Taxes, Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, Internal Control SOX 404, NetSuite System Implementation
Prior gigs: Support.com, NetEnrich, Japan-based a start-up Geo Technical Construction company, a Food Manufacture OEM Company and a High-Tech company
Fun Facts: Katsue loves horror stories and supernatural phenomena.
Jennifer White
Pro since: 1993
Excels at: Process improvement and corporate accounting
Prior gigs: Applied Materials, Plantronics, Looker and Extreme Networks
Fun Facts: Jennifer was in Sunset magazine numerous times as a kid
Ellen Wieman
Pro since: 2009
Excels at: Full-cycle accounting, financial statements preparation, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, process improvement, systems implementation, procurement, staff training, operations management, project management ad hoc reporting, audit preparation and support, start-ups and emerging growth companies
Prior Gigs: FemtoDx, SpinLaunch, Jamie Baker & Company
Fun Fact: Ellen travels and reads extensively, and will be performing with her choir at Carnegie Hall for the second time this June.
Katie Yazbeck
Pro since: 2002
Excels at: Technical accounting, SEC Reporting, M&A, IPO
Prior gigs: RSM, Clean Harbors, GoPro, SanDisk, PwC
Fun Facts: Katie loves to hike and cook and has 2 boys and a morkie.
Suzanne Yost
Pro since: 1990
Excels at: Financial planning and analysis, revenue recognition, general operational accounting
Prior gigs: Genomic Health, Teros, Caliper, Great America
Fun fact: Suzanne loves winter sports. Her favorites are figure skating, hockey and snow skiing.
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