Stephanie Gibney | Founder & Principal Financial Strategist

As the Founder and Principal Financial Strategist of Accounting 4 DC, Stephanie is the visionary behind the "A4DC Way." Drawing on over two decades of deep experience in corporate accounting and strategic finance, she architected the firm's unique model to move beyond traditional compliance and serve as a premier strategic financial partner for growth-oriented businesses.

Stephanie's expertise is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the entire financial landscape. Before founding A4DC in 2009, she served as a Financial Analyst for Presidio, Inc., where she was responsible for forecasting, consolidation, and preparing board-level presentations. Her career includes extensive experience in developing internal controls to mitigate risk, conducting budget analysis, and creating the cash flow projections that are essential for sustainable growth. This hands-on experience in high-stakes corporate finance informs her ability to provide clients with actionable, forward-looking guidance.

Stephanie holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Her disciplined, methodical approach is further underscored by her service in the United States Army. This background is the foundation for the firm's core value of "Uncompromising Integrity," ensuring that every piece of advice is built on a bedrock of meticulous and accurate data.

Today, Stephanie's primary focus is on leading the firm's strategy and serving as a C-suite peer to A4DC's top-tier partners. She provides the indispensable guidance on high-stakes decisions—from capital planning to strategic growth—that empowers business leaders to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Kimberly Holland | The Proactive Tax Strategist

As the leader of the Tax Department, Kimberly embodies the firm's mission to transform tax from a compliance burden into a strategic asset. Her role is to serve as the "Expert Advisor who builds wealth," shifting the client's focus from historical reporting to forward-looking strategy. She excels at using the tax return as a diagnostic tool to uncover opportunities for tax minimization and proactive financial planning.

Kimberly's strategic insight is built on a deep, practical understanding of business financial operations. Her extensive background includes managing the full spectrum of a company's finances, from accounts payable and receivable to payroll and complex bank reconciliations. This hands-on experience gives her a unique ability to understand the story behind the numbers, ensuring that the tax strategies she develops are not just compliant, but are also perfectly aligned with a client's real-world business activities.

A certified QuickBooks Pro and an IRS-authorized tax preparer holding a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), Kimberly combines technical proficiency with a meticulous, detail-oriented approach that has been proven over her years with the firm. She is the engine of the tax department's advisory services, leading the sophisticated conversations that empower our clients to make informed decisions and build long-term financial strength.

Rachel Su

Rachel brings a wealth of technical experience from her time as a tax professional at respected firms like Baker Tilly and Thompson Greenspon. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University, she possesses a deep, practical knowledge of preparing complex federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals, C-Corps, and partnerships, and is proficient in sophisticated tax software and data automation tools.

Paula Kullberg

Paula brings decades of hands-on experience managing the complete financial operations of businesses. Her deep expertise spans the full accounting cycle, from processing accounts payable and daily invoicing to managing payroll calculations and performing detailed month-end reconciliations. Her practical, long-term experience is a vital asset in resolving financial chaos for our partners.

Shamma Pirani

Shamma is a highly skilled bookkeeper, tax preparer, and payroll practitioner with extensive experience in full-cycle accounting. As a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and Certified Tax Preparer, she has a special focus on client onboarding, helping new partners set up their accounts and seamlessly transition their financial systems to our platform, ensuring a foundation of accuracy from day one.