Maria has been with the firm since 2015, having started her career there as an intern. She specializes in audit and advisory services across life sciences and pharma, not-for-profits, professional services, employee benefit plans, and closely held businesses. Maria works with several generic drug manufacturers and other life science organizations to provide audit, review, and Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). She also has experience with Yellow Book and Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance.
Maria is a Co-Founder of Professional Filipino American Youth and is a recipient of the 2020 NJCPA Ovation Award for Diversity and Inclusion, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and professional development beyond client service. She has developed a focused professional network in the Filipino American business and finance community by participating in NYC/NJ networking events hosted by other Filipino American organizations.
Professional and Civic Achievements:
- 2020 Recipient, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Ovation Award for Diversity and Inclusion
- Co-Founder, Professional Filipino American Youth
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, NJCPA
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Rutgers University
Licenses and Certifications:
- CPA License: New Jersey
