Jessica Roch Email & Phone Number

Redwood Shores, Ca

Palo Alto, Ca

At BPM I served clients in the Technology and Life Sciences industries in the Public and Private sector, as well various other businesses.Key Responsibilities: Planned and performed integrated audits of publicly traded companies’ financial statements and internal controls, including SOX compliance; and financial audits of both private for-profit companies and non-profit organizations.Analyzed internal control environments and tested operating effectiveness of controls under SOX 404. Presented audit findings to those charged with governance, including participation in audit committee meetings for private and public companies. Proficient in analyzing software revenue recognition criteria under SOP 97-2 and ASC 605-25. Familiar with technical accounting for stock-based compensation, debt and equity instruments such as warrants and other complex financing transactions.

San Francisco Bay Area

Supervised audits of privately held clients in the financial services, real estate, and general business industries, including SEC-registered clients.Planned, managed, and reviewed audits, reviews, compilations, and monthly bookkeeping services for clients.Analyzed internal control environments and tested operating effectiveness of controls. Presented recommendations for control improvements to executives.Prepared financial statements in compliance with GAAP and authored footnotes addressing new FASB Standards and interpretations.Assisted other departments on an ad-hoc basis, including tax preparation, projections, and research; and advisory services for business sales and acquisitions.Provided on-the-job training to professional staff members, mentored new staff, and delivered written and oral performance evaluations. EisnerAmper and Harb, Levy & Weiland merged in March 2012. http://www.eisneramper.com/Harb-Levy-Weiland-Merge-EisnerAmper-0212.aspx

Manchester, Nh

Performed audits for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, non-profits, and employee benefit plans. Drafted financial statements and reports on internal control matters and communicated findings to boards and management.Prepared state and federal tax returns, plans, and projections for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, non-profits, trusts, and individuals.

Coordinated and executed projects including presentations at the Whittemore School Dean’s advisory board and the 2008 and 2009 Undergraduate Research Conference. Responsible for organizing various ad-hoc research and organizational projects.

Managed the Consumer Staples group for a university endowment fund, which outperformed the S&P 500 during trading period. Researched and presented investment recommendations, using CAPM and a discounted cash flow model, top down and margin analysis as well as metrics including EBITDA multiples, P/E ROA & ROE ratios.

Selected by faculty member for excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills. Advised other students on professional writing, effective communication, and oral presentations.

Coordinated with regional business professionals, a faculty advisor, 4 officers, and a 40 person membership.Authored a business plan to obtain financing for a Whittemore School fundraising venture. Attended workshops on topics such as leadership, conflict negotiation and time management.

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, Finance

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Atkins Investment Group, Students Interested in Growth Networking and Leadership, Accounting.

High School