Debits 
Must sometimes be physically wrested from her library of books.

Credits 
As a classically trained soprano, could comfortably step into the operatic role of a Rossini heroine or Mozart diva.

Bottom line  
Mary is the kind of person who watches foreign flicks without the subtitles and takes extended trips abroad without the guided tours.  But the real evidence that she is made from some other metal than earth is her shrewd mastery of business and taxation – and the skirmish of profit between them.  As a tax consultant for privately held-companies and their owners (and with a formidable history of service to multi-national and Fortune 500 clients), it’s no small wonder she’s intellectually dauntless and sharply astute.  It is a wonder, however, that she brings it all together with uncommon wit and wisdom.

Expertise That Counts
Mary joined LeMaster Daniels in 2009 after a varied and prestigious career in public accounting, investor relations, and business management, and became a Member in 2010.  In addition to achieving progressive levels of responsibility at both Big Four and top-10 accounting firms, she has worked in high-level leadership roles in private industry.  Mary currently serves as the Director of Tax Services in our Bellevue office.

Proven Results
Mary has served clients in a broad range of industries and has particular expertise with manufacturing and consumer products companies.  She has developed techniques for tax minimization using in-depth knowledge of accounting methods, as well as supervised tax compliance and audit support requirements for dozens of worldwide entities.  Mary served as the global head of tax for a Fortune 500 company during IPO, divestitures, acquisitions, and sale.  Her practice at LeMaster Daniels focuses on tax consulting for privately-held businesses, guiding their leader teams to decisions from a tax-advantaged point-of-view.

Education
MBA, University of Arizona
BA, Communications, Simmons College

Activities
Mary is a board member of the Washington Society of CPAs and belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  She serves as the 2009-2010 board chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County.