As the managing partner of Stone & Company, LLC, Rob works with business owners, CFOs, controllers and finance directors of privately-held companies and non-profit organizations, providing financial statement audits as well as other assurance and advisory services for these small business and non-profit clients throughout New England and beyond. 

Rob’s experience includes servicing clients at both the national and local firm level, where he has been an assurance and advisory partner. He has over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries, including technology, life sciences, software, real estate, professional services, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit. Rob also has experience performing Service Organization Controls (SOC) engagements, due diligence engagements related to mergers and acquisitions, internal control reviews, forensic accounting and litigation support. Advisory projects have included revenue recognition, and technical accounting support for other complex transactions, and Rob and his team service privately-held companies across these areas. Additionally, Rob has taught college level courses at several Boston area universities. 

During his career, he has delivered speeches and authored technical articles on internal controls, business combinations, and fair value measurements, as well as serving as a panelist on topics that include career issues for accounting graduates and young professionals as well as diversity and inclusion matters.

Background

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Boston University

• Master of Science in Accounting, Suffolk University

Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Board of
     Directors

• National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Civic Organizations

• Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Board of Directors, Former Board Member & Board Chair

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Board of Overseers (former) 

• Crispus Attucks Children’s Center, Board Member (former) 

• Technical Education Research Centers (TERC), 

    Board of Trustees (former) 

• The Partnership, Inc., Member

Outside of work...

Rob is a self-professed “astrophysics geek” whose knowledge base includes many esoteric facts about cosmic space, time and distance with very little practical use. He enjoys reading nonfiction books when time allows and a favorite movie is Last of the Mohicans. Warm weather for Rob means long walks exploring new places. He considers himself a “master chef” with “creative cooking skills”, and enjoys whipping up classic Jamaican-themed cuisine at every opportunity.