MARA F.

ROCHE, CPA
38 Cypress Road ~ Pembroke, MA 02359
Cell (781) 243-9271 ~ Home (781) 924-1622

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Accomplished Financial Executive with a proven track record in all facets of acc
ounting, finance, executive leadership, strategy development, and mergers and ac
quisitions. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization
to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in optimizing cash f
low, streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducin
g process improvements, and implementing technology solutions. Additional core c
ompetencies include:
Financial Stewardship & Controllership
Financial Management & Accounting
Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Management
Budget Management & Financial Analysis
Risk Management & Strategy Development
Auditing & Internal Control Evaluation
Mergers/Acquisitions & Due Diligence
Process Improvement & Change Management
Financial & Operational Excellence
Aggressive Turnaround Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Boston, MA (1998 - Present)
Marketing Sales & Marketing Director for Northeast Market (2010 - Present)
Provided direction to the team on the development of a distinctive brand, which
included creating a high-performing Marketing & Sales organization and driving a
high-performance culture that focused on building client relationships. Directe
d the 15-member sales team in delivering superior service to internal and extern
al clients.
*Enhanced monthly financial reporting including budget to actual, pipeline, and
heat maps for the northeast PwC firm leadership team.
*Presented the NE Strategy and key areas of focus to the US PwC Leadership team
through placemats and other presentations.
Private Company Services Assurance Senior Manager (2006 - 2010)
Served as a key member of the management team responsible for driving a business
development culture. Delivered various client services including audited finan
cial statements, budget to actual analysis, forecasting analysis, reported contr
ol improvements or deficiencies to senior management, working capital analysis,
purchase and sales agreement review, and financial due diligence. Led business d
evelopment initiatives and drove revenue growth. Created target lists and initia
ted account plans for all key targets. Produced financial analysis of PCS result
s, targets, and clients for the firm's National Assurance leaders.
*Provided audited financial statements and control recommendations to private co
mpanies ranging from $50M to $2B.
*Identified purchase price savings ranging from $100K to $2M.
*Assisted clients in their closing process, consolidation, budget to actual anal
ysis, review of cost savings areas, impairment analysis of goodwill/intangibles,
and forecasting.
*Provided senior management, other stakeholders including audit committee/board
members with areas of business improvements, best practices, thought leadership
and other value add aspects to running their business. Proven ability to influe
nce their decisions.
*Assisted private companies primarily in the law firm, manufacturing, profession
al services, retail and consumer apparel and distribution industries.
Assurance Strategy Director (2003 - 2005)
Maintained responsibility for creating and driving operations and strategy for t
he audit practice. Aided the US Assurance Strategy and Private Company Services
leaders in developing and implementing audit strategy. Developed financial analy
ses and presentations for the US PwC Board of Directors.
*Created financial analysis of PwC results and presented to the US leadership te
am, which encompassed annual budgets, 4-year growth plans, and target company al
ignment.
*Delivered presentations on strategy to the US PwC leadership team and US Board
of Partners.
*Presented PwC firm results to the PCAOB.
Transaction Services Director (1999 - 2003)
Gained specialized expertise working with clients in public and non-public trans
actions with a focus on government and private entities, service industry, publi
shing, and manufacturing. Supervised the delivery of professional services to fi
nancial and strategic buyers and sellers engaged in the acquisition and divestit
ure process. Performed buy side and sell side financial due diligence analysis f
or private equity companies and corporations. Formulated financial forecasting m
odels. Conducted due diligence of target companies, which included quality of ea
rnings and quality of balance sheet analysis. Prepared purchase and sales agreem
ents.
*Worked on transactions ranging from $10M to $4.5B.
*Assisted companies in identifying savings ranging from $500K to $25M on acquisi
tions.
*Spearheaded the preparation of carve out financial statements for the subsidiar
y of a public company, which included $45M of adjustments identified on stand-al
one financial statements.
*Participated in 144A debt offerings, which included closing balance sheets.
Audit Manager (1998 - 1999)
Directed all aspects of audits for private company clients. Served as the primar
y liaison between clients' executive management/board of directors. Ensured fina
ncial statements complied with SEC regulations. Created audit objectives, set ti
metables, and managed teams to meet reporting deadlines. Drafted financial state
ments including footnotes and related disclosures. Conducted audits and internal
control testing for clients in diverse industries.
*Cultivated positive and enduring relationships with clients with revenue less t
han $750M.
*Provided recommendations to client management on improving internal control sys
tems and creating operational efficiencies.
*Maximized revenue potential by leading business development initiatives.
Early Career:
Kennedy & Lehan, P.C., Quincy, MA - Audit Staff -Supervisor
Served as the liaison between the client and audit partner. Contracted out as a
controller to clients in the retail, real estate and construction industry for
private companies. Prepared financial statements and related footnotes for vari
ous companies. Provided owners to the private companies individual and corporat
e tax returns.
Sullivan & Associates, P.C., Framingham, MA - Audit Staff
Prepared corporate and individual tax returns

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting and
Finance (1993)
Northeastern University
Credentials:
Certified Public Accountant
AFFILIATIONS
Massachusetts Society of CPA's
American Institute of CPA's