With over 15 years of financial expertise, Jared specializes in strategic compliance solutions and audits under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for engineering and architecture firms. His work experience includes financial statement audits, FAR audits, and employee benefit plan audits.

Jared spent over three years as a controller in the construction industry, managing financial reporting, compliance, and project finances in a fast-paced, high growth, deadline-driven environment. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Jared holds the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

Professional Highlights

• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• Construction Financial Management Association, Member

Barbara Stiles, a seasoned AEC industry leader with over 30 years of experience, is a Senior Consultant in Stambaugh Ness’s Strategic Growth Advisory practice.

Previously Vice President of Business Planning for a major engineering firm, Barbara brings proven strategic growth, business development, and marketing expertise.

As a Fellow of SMPS and a CPSM, she provides valuable guidance to AEC firms on enhancing their business development strategies, improving internal processes, and achieving their growth objectives.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Florida

Professional Highlights

• SMPS Fellow (FMSPS)
• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CMPS)

Michelle Whitaker is a Deltek Certified Resource Planning Consultant at Stambaugh Ness, specializing in Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint. In this role, Michelle works closely with clients to implement and optimize resource planning solutions, deliver tailored training sessions, support business development efforts, and develop efficient processes and procedures to drive organizational success.

With over two decades of experience, Michelle is an analytical and strategic thinker with expertise in ERP business process implementation and enhancements. Her proficiency spans Deltek Vantagepoint Resource Management, CRM, Reporting, Role Security, and Workflows, as well as advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing | University of Arizona

Michael is a Principal Consultant specializing in Ajera software, bringing over a decade of experience at Deltek. His deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by AE firms allows him to help clients leverage Ajera to drive financial growth. A recognized leader in the project-based community, Michael is passionate about sharing his expertise and works with firms across the nation to deliver successful system implementations, training, and best practices for system optimization. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their business processes and needs, providing tailored Ajera solutions and identifying opportunities to improve and automate workflow for enhanced project management and accounting procedures.

As the Sr. Customer Success Manager, Julie leverages her deep understanding of Deltek to help clients achieve their business objectives. She proactively identifies potential challenges and provides tailored solutions, driving the adoption and utilization of Deltek solutions. Julie is passionate about empowering clients to fully leverage their software investment and realize its full potential. She is a skilled communicator and problem-solver, committed to building lasting partnerships.

Melanie is an experienced project accountant with specialized expertise in Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint accounting systems. With several years as a Senior Accounting Specialist in a civil engineering firm, she possesses in-depth knowledge of optimizing the efficiency and profitability of project-based firms through effective accounting processes. Melanie supports clients nationwide, helping them enhance their accounting functions to achieve optimal performance.

With 24+ years of experience in accounting, Melodie brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Outsourced Accounting Services Controller. Serving as a controller in the AE industry for many years, she gained extensive experience in overseeing the daily functions of accounting teams. Her expertise includes preparing monthly financial statements and journal entries for multiple entities, maintaining reconciliations and documentation, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.

Kimberly is a seasoned financial management professional with over 13 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, and project finance. From her role as a Billing Manager in the architecture and engineering industry she gained extensive experience working within the Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint platforms.

Kimberly is known for her hands-on approach to accuracy and efficiency, coupled with a keen eye for details and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Jillian is a seasoned expert, excelling in both Deltek Ajera and FAR Accounting, with over 20 years of experience. Her experience in navigating the intricacies of Federal Acquisition Regulation and optimizing financial setups ensures compliance with Government Overhead audits. A master of custom financial statement design, she transforms KPIs into insights that empower her clients to make informed decisions.

Her dedication to continuous learning is evident in her proactive approach. She remains at the forefront of the field by consistently tracking the latest software updates and advancements in project accounting. This commitment has solidified her reputation as a dependable problem-solver and a collaborative partner.