Rich is an Audit Managing Director with more than 14 years of experience with KPMG. Rich has served the audit practice in both the Columbus, OH and Denver, CO offices providing services to various clients in the insurance, media, biopharma, and investment management industries. Rich recently completed a rotation with KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice (DPP) in New York City where he assisted in developing audit guidance and solving complex accounting and auditing issues. Rich has experience serving both public and private companies. He has led large public company integrated group audits in accordance with PCAOB standards and U.S. GAAP as well as large private insurance company audits in accordance with AICPA standards and Statutory Accounting Principles. Rich has experience in a broad range of technical accounting and audit areas including: business combinations, impairments, debt and equity transactions, derivative instruments, fair value and equity method investments, stock-based compensation, and income taxes. Rich has a proven record demonstrating his leadership abilities to manage large teams in fast-paced environments.