Background
Education
PhD, Accounting and Business/Management, Capella University
MBA, Global Business Concentration in Accounting, Johnson
& Wales University
BS, Accounting, Johnson & Wales University
AS, Accounting/Economics, Johnson & Wales University
Certificates & Professional Accreditation
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Courses Taught at NEIB
Accounting I
Accounting II
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
Principles of Banking
Financial Statements for Managers
Professional Experience
1999-2015 Viens & Associates
Managing Partner
Provide professional tax assistance to individuals and small businesses.
Offer temporary controller and chief financial officer assistance.
TPI Composites- Controller for multinational composite company
University Club Business Manager for local social club
Conduct internal financial safeguard audits.
2013-2014 BFMM, CPA
Senior Auditor
Conduct audits in compliance with GAAS for organization in the Not for Profit, Golf/Yacht Club, Manufacturing and Construction industry
2005-2013 Johnson & Wales University
Department chairperson for Accounting and Finance departmentOversee online accounting course development and design
2000-2005 Patrick McKenna Roofing
Controller/Chief Financial Officer
Managed all aspects of Union and non-Union Companies
Extensive knowledge of job costing, percentage of completion accounting
In house payroll systems and tax reporting