WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siegfried Group, LLP (Siegfried) recently convened a group of its newest professionals in Los Angeles, CA for Orientation.

Siegfried's Orientation program introduces the Firm's extraordinary culture, compelling business model, and interesting and challenging work to its newest professionals. During the multi-day event, new employees learn more about the company, meet members of Siegfried's Leadership and Operations teams, and become acquainted with their new colleagues.

Notably, all new employees have the opportunity to meet with Rob Siegfried, CEO and Founder, to better immerse themselves in Siegfried's higher purpose, which is to help people transform themselves into better leaders to exponentially improve their lives.

Siegfried is pleased to welcome all of its talented new Professionals to the Firm.

Trupal Amin, CPA, CA, joins the San Francisco Market as a Senior Associate. His unwavering commitment enables him to step outside of his comfort zone and guide his team toward success. Amin earned his Bachelor of Commerce in accounting from the University of Alberta, and was most recently a Senior Financial Associate at Deloitte.

Jobin Bahmanipour, CPA, joins the D.C. Metro Market as a Senior Associate. His hard-working attitude allows him to meet project deadlines and exceed. He earned both his Master of Science and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focused on accounting, from Old Dominion University. Most recently, Bahmanipour was an Audit Senior Associate at KPMG.

Daniel Benoit joins the San Francisco Market as a Senior Associate. He brings his superior analytical ability to the table and builds strong relationships to creatively problem solve and reach goals. Benoit, who earned his Bachelor of Technology in accounting from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, was most recently a Senior Financial Analyst at the University of British Columbia.

Joe Caforio, CPA, joins the Atlanta Market as a Senior Associate. He enjoys working collaboratively and has a strong passion for delivering added value to challenging projects. After graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, Caforio served as an Audit Senior Associate at Grant Thornton.

Marissa Cohen, CPA, joins the Boston Market as a Senior Associate. She thrives when she's helping others succeed, and always focuses on meeting her clients' goals along the way. Cohen attended Bryant University, where she earned a Master of Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Most recently, she was a Senior Assurance Associate at PwC. 

Brianna Defoe joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. With an innovative mindset, she solves complex challenges and exceeds expectations. Defoe earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from the University of Delaware, and was most recently a Senior Assurance Associate at EY. 

Joe Francolino joins the New York Metro Market as a Senior Associate. To his teams, he brings his ability to adapt quickly, provide results-driven performance, and his unshaken courage to execute. Francolino earned his Bachelor of Accountancy and his Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Delaware, and was most recently a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG.

Tim Gertsch, CPA, joins the Los Angeles Market as a Senior Manager. Driven by continuous learning, he takes a collaborative approach and utilizes his strong leadership skills to accomplish goals. Gertsch earned his Master of Science and his Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Utah, and was most recently an Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Manager at Protiviti.

Kelly Grant, CPA, joins the Denver Market as a Manager. She analyzes difficult situations to determine the most effective path for helping her clients achieve exceptional results. Grant, who was most recently an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton, earned her master's and bachelor's degrees in accounting from the University of Oklahoma. 

Herb Gress, CPA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. By maintaining an enthusiastic attitude and a superior work-ethic, he succeeds in adding real value and allows his clients to achieve success. Gress earned his Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting at La Salle University, and was most recently an Assurance Senior Associate at PwC. 

Tory Hislop, CPA, joins the Chicago Market as an Associate Manager. She approaches each project with the vision and problem-solving skills needed to make a difference. Hislop, who was most recently a Tax Manager at KPMG, earned her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and her Master's in professional accounting from the University of Saskatchewan.

Phil Kasischke joins the Detroit Market as a Senior Associate. By maintaining a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic, he succeeds in adding value and allowing his clients to achieve success. Kasischke earned his Bachelor of Arts in hospitality business from Michigan State and his Master of Science in accounting from Walsh College. Most recently, he was a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG. 

Bridgette Leva, CPA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. A strong team player, she dedicates herself to meeting goals and deadlines. Leva studied accounting at Temple University, started her career at Heffler, Radetich & Saitta, and was most recently a Senior Assurance Associate at RSM.

John Li joins the Detroit Market as a Senior Associate. By maintaining a positive attitude and strong analytical skills, he challenges his teams to accomplish their goals. Li earned his master's degree in accounting and his Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from the University of Michigan. Most recently, he was an Audit Senior Associate at KPMG. 

Albert Lin joins the New York Metro Market as a Senior Associate. He brings stability and calm to situations, resulting in helping his teams discover the best solutions. Lin, who was most recently an Assurance Advanced Senior at EY, attended New York University, where he earned bachelor's degrees in accounting and finance, and a master's degree in accounting. 

Mike Longtin joins the Boston Market as a Senior Associate. His diverse background and mental agility enable him to briskly adapt to the needs of his clients and achieve success. Longtin earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Hawaii, and was most recently an Assurance Senior Associate at RSM. 

Riddicia Mackall joins the D.C. Metro Market as a Senior Associate. A diligent worker, she utilizes available tools to add exceptional value to her clients, projects, and teams. After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Howard University, Mackall began her career at KPMG, where she was most recently a Senior Audit Associate.

Kevin O'Brien, CPA, joins the New York Metro Market as an Associate Manager. Using his established leadership skills, he motivates his teams to reach common goals successfully. O'Brien attended the University of Connecticut, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting, and was most recently an Audit Manager at Deloitte. 

Ahmed Rashid, CPA, joins the D.C. Metro Market as an Associate Director. Passionate about delivering the best client service and developing and guiding others towards success, he enjoys leading teams through complex issues. Rashid earned his MBA at McMaster University and his Bachelor of Arts in accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University. He began his career at Deloitte, and was most recently an Assurance Senior Manager at EY.

Chris Stock, CPA, joins the Charlotte Market as a Manager. His work ethic and impeccable attention-to-detail allow him to take on the most difficult challenges, and his focused approach enables him to deliver needed solutions. Stock attended the University of Missouri, earning both his master's and bachelor's degrees in accounting. After beginning his career at PwC, Stock was most recently an Associate Director at Barings.

Nittina Thampi joins the New York Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She prides herself on producing successful results while inspiring her teammates to meet project deadlines. Thampi studied at Drexel University, earning a Bachelor of Science in accounting and marketing, and a master's in accounting. Most recently, she was a Senior Assurance Associate at RSM. 

Phoebe Theodore, CPA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She understands the importance of client relationships, and leverages her diverse background to establish meaningful connections. Theodore, who was most recently a Senior Audit Associate at PwC, earned her Master of Science in accounting and her Bachelor of Science in management from Boston College. 

Chris Varner rejoins the Charlotte Market as a Manager. Confident and well-rounded, he solves complex problems quickly, and establishes personal and professional connections to benefit his team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Kentucky, started his career at PwC, and was most recently in an Investment Accounting & Reporting role at TIAA.

Eric Waibel, CPA, joins the Chicago Market as a Senior Associate. He drives his teams' goals forward by maintaining his confidence and building compelling connections. Waibel earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Bradley University, and was most recently a Senior Assurance Associate at PwC.

Katherine Yeung, CPA, CA, joins the San Francisco Market as a Senior Associate. Motivated to overcome challenges, she brings a positive attitude to every situation and works collaboratively with her teams. She earned her Master of Accounting and her Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo. After beginning her career with KPMG, Yeung was most recently a Senior Financial Analyst for Open Text Corporation.

More information about the Firm and its career opportunities is available at siegfriedgroup.com.

About Siegfried
Siegfried works alongside financial executives across the nation on their most important accounting and finance projects. Filled with an innovative spirit and led by an ambitious entrepreneur, Siegfried provides unique Leadership Advisory and combines it with high-potential talent. At the heart of our Firm is our approach to individual leadership and the continual pursuit of helping people grow both personally and professionally. As a whole, we value having fun, being fair, and building and sharing stakeholder value.

Contact:
Megan Pettingill
(302) 660-1516
mpettingill@siegfriedgroup.com 

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