Get to Know Our Two New Partners

Rose Report: Issue 35

Meet our new partnersRose Financial Services (RFS), a pioneer in finance and accounting outsourcing, is pleased to announce that two senior members of its firm have been promoted to partner. Effective January 1st, Kenneth A. Tarr serves as Partner and Kimberly A. Kuchman as Partner, Transaction Division.

“Through their dedication and expertise, Kenneth and Kimberly have been instrumental in RFS’ growth,” said Ted Rose, President, CEO and Founder of RFS. “We are pleased to recognize their outstanding service and are proud to call them partners in our firm.”

Kenneth A. TarrKenneth A. Tarr is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting, auditing and consulting services to government contractors. He has expertise in FAR regulations, indirect cost rate design and accounting leadership. As Partner, Kenneth leads RFS’ outsourced financial and accounting services for small to mid-sized business government contracting and commercial companies and ensures each client’s accounting and financial needs, including monthly financial reporting and guidance, are meeting RFS’ standard of excellence.

Kenneth graduated from the University of Maryland-Robert H. Smith Business School with a B.S. in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Maryland Association of CPAs, where he serves as Chairman of the Government Contractors Committee.

KimberlyKuchman-headshotKimberly A. Kuchman has more than 20 years of years of experience in operational improvement, financial services and consulting and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that resulted in significant value-add. She has expertise in analyzing workflow challenges, developing and simplifying procedures and finding innovative solutions to logistics issues. As Partner, Transaction Division, Kimberly leads RFS’ accounting transaction teams within its shared service center in Rockville, MD and serves as the lead for new client onboarding.

Ms. Kuchman holds three degrees from American University’s Kogod School of Business including a B.S. in Business Administration specializing in International Economics/Economic Policy, an M.B.A. in Accounting and an M.S. in Taxation.

“Kenneth and Kimberly bring strong skillsets to our team of partners,” said Rose. “I look forward to working with them to continually enhance the services RFS provides.”

 

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