WILMINGTON, Del., Dec.
22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siegfried Group, LLP
recently hosted new professionals from across the United States at the Four Seasons Hotel in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The
group learned more about the Firm's unique model, various
departments and functions, and heard Robert
L. Siegfried, Jr., CPA, Chief Executive Officer and
President, speak about the Firm's higher purpose.
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Siegfried's New Hire Orientation program is centered on
introducing new professionals to the Firm's extraordinary culture.
It is a great opportunity to meet members of the Firm's Leadership,
the Operations team and other fellow Professional Resources, while
enjoying an exciting venue. The four-day program includes sessions
on the Firm's structure, Siegfried's Client Service Delivery Model,
Professional Resource expectations, as well as interactive
presentations from all of the departments throughout the company.
The group was able to unwind during cocktail receptions as well as
enjoy small group dinners held at some of the finest restaurants in
Philadelphia.
In Siegfried's Central region, the Firm is excited about
Laura Blake, Michael Di Biasio, Justin Miller and Marco
Montes joining the team.
Laura Blake, CPA
Laura is a Certified Public Accountant who joins the Cleveland
Market as a Manager. She hails from Deloitte, and she has over
eight years of public accounting experience in the external
assurance practice, serving both publicly traded and privately held
clients in a wide array of industries. She received her Bachelors
in Accounting and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond.
Laura says, "The variety of consistently challenging projects
was initially what drew me to Siegfried, but the people, culture,
and Firm philosophy was what made me eager to be a part of this
organization!"
Laura enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, and
her Portuguese Water Dog, Tucker. Tucker, a well-traveled dog
who joins Laura and her husband on their travel adventures, has
been swimming in the Puget Sound, Lake
Erie, and Atlantic Ocean! Laura also enjoys visiting her
nephew in NYC and spending time with friends in Seattle, where she lived for five years.
Michael Di Biasio
Michael joins the Cleveland Market as a Senior Associate. Prior
to working at Siegfried, he worked for Grant Thornton, where he gained three years of
audit experience in a variety of fields including Oil & Gas,
Manufacturing and Insurance. He received his Bachelor's degree and
Master's degree in Accounting from Kent State
University.
As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Michael's continued
dedication to the Air Force core values, "Integrity First, Service
Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do," are what set him apart
in the workplace. "The exposure to new and challenging projects
fosters professional growth and enhances leadership skills,"
Michael says. "The opportunity for these experiences is why I chose
Siegfried."
In his spare time, Michael volunteers to assist veterans of
foreign wars through various Veterans Affairs organizations, which
are dedicated to helping and honoring veterans. At the age of 15,
Michael became an Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the
Boy Scouts of America.
Justin Miller, CPA
Justin is a Certified Public Accountant who joins the Cleveland
Market as a Senior Associate. He comes to Siegfried from
Grant Thornton, where he gained
three years of audit experience. He received his BS in Accountancy
from Kent State University.
Justin's passion for accounting and positive attitude on client
engagements are what allow him to deliver distinctive client
service. Justin says, "The Firm's unique business model and the
potential to gain great experience is what drew me to The Siegfried
Group."
In his spare time, Justin is a music aficionado and writes,
records, and produces music with various artists from the
Cleveland area. While in college,
he was extremely involved in his campus community and served on the
executive board for the National Society of Leadership and
Success.
Marco Montes
Marco is the newest member of the Chicago market, joining the Firm as a Senior
Director. Throughout his career, Marco has held numerous roles in
the financial services industry such as business unit controller,
operations manager and project manager. He received his Bachelor's
degree in Accounting and Finance from Montclair State College.
Marco's ability to effectively liaison amongst different groups
in order to reach the end goal has been his major strength in the
work place. He believes that through collaboration and team work
anything can be achieved. "Joining The Siegfried Group provides me
with career growth, new opportunities and challenges," Marco
says. "I am excited to work on the wide variety of projects offered
by the Firm!"
When he's not hard at work, Marco enjoys being active in his
community and volunteers his time monthly, as handy man for the
elderly in need of home repairs. He is also an avid motorcyclist,
and enjoys motorcycle club rides and spending as much time as
possible outdoors.
About The Siegfried Group, LLP
The Siegfried Group is a leading, national CPA firm that helps
financial executives with Effective Leadership and Successful
Execution. Siegfried provides Leadership Advisory and Talent
Delivery services - allowing financial executives to better enhance
clarity, prioritization and innovation while matching those leaders
with the high-potential financial talent needed to execute
initiatives. Siegfried's unique model allows the client to
control the project, providing the freedom to complete the project
the way the client wants it...resulting in a better, faster and
more cost-effective outcome. Siegfried Professionals' unique
intangibles shine as they work under the direction of the best
leaders helping them with their most important work. This
combination results in extreme value for our clients and our
professionals...better ensuring clients are "Doing the Right
Things, Right."
For more information about a career at The Siegfried Group,
please visit www.siegfriedcareers.com.
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