Joe Wright
Founding Partner (Small Business Team Lead)
Founded YourCFO in 2001 | jwright@yourcfo.us
Joe launched his career in accounting more than 20 years ago as an auditor for Westinghouse Credit Corporation. He then honed his skills in small business consulting at The Bottom Line, a Pittsburgh-based consulting company, where he performed accounting software training and installation and worked on a government contract assisting small businesses in the setup and implementation of strong accounting systems. Later, at Kröme Communications, a local advertising agency, he provided controller-level services, transforming the small business’ rudimentary accounting infrastructure into a robust system with enhanced reporting and cash flow management tools. In 2001, with an acquired passion for this type of work, he left Kröme and started YourCFO with a mission to provide high quality controller-level services to similar small businesses.
In addition to co-managing YourCFO staff and clients, Joe works both with small businesses and non-profits, providing CFO and controller-level services, which include, among others: month-end closing, financial statement preparation and interpretation, forecasting, and advising. He finds tremendous satisfaction in his work, especially when he is able to help organizations more effectively manage their finances—and their businesses—through strong, streamlined accounting systems that produce accurate, meaningful financials.
Michelle Fries
Partner (Nonprofit Team Lead)
Joined in 2007 | mfries@yourcfo.us
Michelle brings to YourCFO 25+ years of experience in non-profit accounting, financial & organizational management with a background in business, communications, and marketing. After graduating from Robert Morris University with a BSBA degree, her passion for the non-profit community started with her first job at SSPC, here in Pittsburgh. Shortly afterwards, she moved to Tampa where she was an administrative manager for a mental health organization, wearing multiple hats, from accounting and HR to handling events and office management and on the side, she handled accounting for the NAWBO and performed QuickBooks consulting work. Eight years later, upon returning to her hometown of Pittsburgh, she worked as a financial analyst for the Bradley Center, a school and residential facility for children, where she performed a variety of controller-level functions.
She joined YourCFO as the very first employee in 2008. Working with a variety of both for-profit and non-profit clients over the years allowed her to gain a wealth of knowledge, specializing in financial statement prep and analysis, forecasting, advising, audit support, internal controls, financial policies and procedures, and accounting system setup and clean up for non-profit clients. Michelle leads our non-profit team by demonstrating how to combine compassion and awareness of different perspectives into all client interactions. This creates a relationship where YourCFO can best grasp an organization’s needs, which in turn helps build and implement solid accounting structures and practices and supports leadership teams in fulfilling their missions. This holistic understanding enables her to provide guidance that serves to further the success of every non-profit client.
She knew years ago she wanted to use her talents to help people and feels especially grateful she can work through YourCFO to help as many organizations as possible. A lifelong lover of the outdoors and especially water, she loves spending time with her husband and two teenage daughters exploring local lakes and travelling to the beach, whenever possible.
Jocelyn Antenucci
CFO & Controller Services (Nonprofit Team)
Team Member Since 2019 | jantenucci@yourcfo.us
Jocelyn is a mission and customer-focused accounting professional with more than 30 years of experience in finance and organizational improvement. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management, process enhancement and operational capacity-building. An alumna of Bucknell University, she earned her degree in Accounting and CPA certification. Jocelyn spent the first half of her career supporting large corporations in both the audit and consulting practices of Ernst and Young, first in New York City and later, in her hometown of Pittsburgh. Driven to support organizations that make a difference, Jocelyn has spent the past 20 years working exclusively with nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh region, both as an independent consultant and in leadership positions. Jocelyn served as Director of Planning and Operations at Family Resources for 10 years, supporting the organization through a period of rapid growth. She is a big picture thinker and enjoys translating numbers and trends into meaningful charts and narratives for management, Boards, and funders. Executive Directors rely on her passion and knowledge to help them understand even the most complex aspects of their financial world and trust her as an important part of their team. Jocelyn most enjoys spending time with her daughter and friends, traveling, trying out new restaurants and gardening.
Pamela Blizzard
CFO & Controller Services (Nonprofit Team)
Team Member Since 2012 | pblizzard@yourcfo.us
Pam has been with YourCFO since 2012. Her background is strong in the non-profit space, working as a non-profit development director and Certified Fund-raising Executive, executive director, board member, grant writer, and consultant. Through those positions, she gained experience with non-profit board training and development, grant-writing and reporting, as well as budgeting and finance. This extensive experience has allowed her to provide specialized services to non-profit clients, including budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and accounting systems customization. In addition, she manages client projects such as system overhauls, structure redesign, and adjustments to internal controls, policies, and procedures. With over 30 years of experience and a degree from North Carolina State University, her unique ability to focus on details while seeing the big picture takes all the pieces of a client’s financial puzzle and rearranges them to create the highest-level fiscal management. An avid traveler, she also enjoys cooking and crafting.
Deanna Conte
CFO & Controller Services (Nonprofit & Small Business Teams)
Team Member Since 2022 | dconte@yourcfo.us
Deanna, a CPA, brings over 25 years of accounting and financial management experience to YourCFO. As an alumna of Penn State University, she began her career at Deloitte and subsequently grew her experience and professional accomplishments through several large Pittsburgh based accounting firms such as CLA, Maher Duessel, and BDO. Through these experiences, she acquired a broad range of knowledge and team leadership skills. Among other relevant proficiencies, she is experienced in designing systems, forecasting, budgeting, and cost allocations, as well as grant writing and grant close- out reporting. Deanna also has extensive audit experience and has even been selected as a speaker at several non-profit related continuing education engagements in the last several years. Her background has created a broad perspective that enables her to develop solutions for even the most difficult operational and efficiency challenges. A drive for lifelong learning and the admiration she holds for the clients she works with keeps her committed to serving them as a trusted collaborator in their success. A huge college football fan, she also loves spending time in the garden where she grows everything from flowers to herbs and vegetables.
Mary Givens
CFO & Controller Services (Small Business Team)
Team Member Since 2022 | mgivens@yourcfo.us
Mary earned her accounting degree at Texas A&M and her CPA designation while working for a national accounting firm. As a seasoned CPA, she has worked in a variety of industries including entertainment, technology, professional services, and construction. She owned and operated her own firm on the West Coast specializing in start-ups and small cap privately owned companies and is an expert at helping clients manage their business at any stage of their life cycle. In her role at YourCFO, she relies on her deep understanding of accounting principles to quickly assess and make sense of even the most difficult financial challenges. Mary functions as a strategic partner who works collaboratively with her clients, and enjoys making sense of numbers while translating them into actionable items. Helping her clients succeed and achieve their goals is one of the most meaningful parts of her job. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and travel enthusiast with a long bucket list. She also enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs.
Heather Hoffer
Client Services Accountant (Nonprofit Team)
Team Member Since 2022 | hhoffer@yourcfo.us
Heather developed an interest in accounting and financial management while working as a practice manager for a busy veterinary hospital in Texas. As an alumna of the University of Delaware and after years of business experience, she was eager to turn her “attention-to-detail” to a level of thoroughness that benefits her nonprofit clients. This precision, combined with Heather’s collaborative energy, is a vital contribution to the information clients need to make wise financial decisions. After living for years in Texas, she is happy to be back in Pennsylvania to experience the seasons and explore the outdoors with her two children.
Janice McNulty
Operations Coordinator
Team Member Since 2023 | jmcnulty@yourcfo.us
Janice brings 20 years of experience in Operations and Small Business Ownership to YourCFO. As an alumna of Penn State University, she began her career at FiServ as a Customer Service Representative, and quickly became their lead Rep, managing the software needs for their largest, bank-clients. She then continued her career at PNC Bank in their Mergers & Acquisitions division, where she planned and oversaw all Operational aspects of their conversion of newly purchased banks. In 2015, Janice and her husband built and ran a Sky Zone Trampoline Park in NC for 7 years. Through these experiences, she was able to gain an extensive amount of experience in managing projects, staff, IT and day-to-day operations of both large and small businesses. In her free time, Janice enjoys biking, hiking, and lap swimming. She loves to travel (to the southern beaches, mountains, and lakes), cook, read, host family events, and spend time with her husband and their daughter.
Kim Mull
Assistant Controller (Small Business Team)
Team Member Since 2023 | kmull@yourcfo.us
Kim holds a BSBA degree in Accounting from West Liberty University in WV. She brings over 25 years of varied experience to YourCFO. She began her career with several large companies in our Tri-State area including FreeMarkets, Weirton Steel and Arthur Andersen. A move in 2003 to Charlotte, NC had her spend the next 17 years with Carousel Capital, a private equity firm. This is where she not only honed her accounting and finance skill set, but where she acquired other competencies including investor relations, human resources and office management. Kim has recently returned to Pittsburgh and is ready to share her expertise with a new set of clients. When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Mary Beth Noble
Senior Client Services Accountant (Nonprofit Team)
Team Member Since 2016 | mnoble@yourcfo.us
Mary Beth holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas, Austin. She has over thirty years of experience providing auditing and accounting services in the banking industry, to small business, and to non-profits. Her attention to detail, problem solving, and enthusiasm for her work ensures efficient and accurate reporting. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
Ray Pastura
CFO & Controller Services (Nonprofit & Small Business Teams)
Team Member Since 2016 | rpastura@yourcfo.us
Ray brings a wide array of fiscal experience in industries including healthcare, law, and construction to the CFO & controller-level services he provides clients. Adept at accounting functions from audit preparation, month-end close, and financial statement analysis to internal controls and identification of system efficiencies, he consistently looks for ways to make a client’s financial world more stable and profitable. Ray’s background encompasses both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, as well as human resources and growth management expertise. Raised in a family business where going the extra mile for customers was engrained in childhood, he never hesitates to do what’s necessary to complete the job. An alumnus from Robert Morris, he loves to travel with his wife and adult children, exploring new environments & bonding over shared experiences of new places and cultures.
Rose Payne
Client Services Accountant (Small Business Team)
Team Member Since 2021 | rpayne@yourcfo.us
Rose holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, forensic accounting, and business management from Carlow University, which led to her career as a public tax and corporate accountant. Continuing her education with a QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification, she offers a wide variety of accounting services to her clients and provides critical support to the CFO/controllers on the team. With education and experience in IT, Rose can quickly learn new software to support the needs of her clients. She also brings loyalty and a commitment to client satisfaction to every project. An avid Pirates fan (no matter how often they lose), Rose attends as many games as possible and loves to bowl and play games with her husband, friends, and family.
Lori Presto
CFO & Controller Services (Nonprofit Team)
Team Member since 2020 | lpresto@yourcfo.us
Lori has worked in accounting and finance for almost 40 years, which enables her to bring a fresh angle to any challenge. She has experience in a variety of nonprofit sectors, including healthcare, human services, environmental services, and community-based organizations like the Senator John Heinz History Center and the Frick Art and Historical Center. Her time at these organizations solidified a skill set that includes converting and restructuring accounting systems and designing reporting packages, as well as audit preparation, budgeting, month-end financial statements and analysis, and accounting system implementation. She has a passion for helping clients to understand the role of solid accounting practices and draws on her experience as a treasurer on the board of several nonprofits in order to understand their needs and unique perspectives. Lori is a graduate of Robert Morris University and lifelong Pittsburgh-area resident.
Shawna Simpson
Assistant Controller (Small Business Team)
Team Member Since 2018 | ssimpson@yourcfo.us
Shawna is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 25 years of accounting experience in numerous industries including insurance, recruitment, interior design, law practices, and professional services. Having worked with companies from small businesses to corporations, she understands what is necessary from an accounting perspective for different-sized clients. She provides an array of accounting services that work to support the CFO/controllers on the team. Shawna’s depth of experience and advanced coursework in accounting enables her to assess financial statements for completeness and accuracy and identify potential problems before they occur. When not working, you might find her on a beach with her husband and three children or supporting her daughter’s cheerleading squad as their business manager.
Maribeth Szczepaniuk
Client Services Accountant (Small Business Team)
Team Member Since 2020 | mszczepaniuk@yourcfo.us
Maribeth has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and has been using her accounting skills for over 25 years. She started out as an Independent Art Dealer and successfully managed her own business using QuickBooks. She was last employed at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh before joining YourCFO. Maribeth provides full-service accounting support for both small businesses and non-profit organizations. She is experienced in all aspects of accounting including managing the day-to-day operations as well as month-end preparation and closing. The part she loves best about working for YourCFO is the variety of work and clients. Maribeth was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She later relocated to Pittsburgh with her husband in 1990. A lover of the arts, she also relishes time with her grandkids, visiting museums, and exploring the many parks in the area.
Join our team!
We are always looking for qualified, motivated professionals to join our team. If you’re interested in working with us, please submit your cover letter and resume to info@yourcfo.us.