Jessica E. McClain, CPA/CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
6K followers
500 connections
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
6K followers
500 connections
About
I am a highly accomplished and award-winning financial leader renowned for my unwavering…
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AICPA Leadership Academy Press Release
AICPA Leadership Academy Press Release
By Jessica E. McClain, CPA/CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM
Contributions
Activity
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A great article in Stanford Social Impact Review about the lack of support for nonprofit operating costs. The author of this article calls it the…
A great article in Stanford Social Impact Review about the lack of support for nonprofit operating costs. The author of this article calls it the…
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From boosting college admissions to shaping future leaders, Girl Scout Programming helps young girls gain invaluable skills and memorable…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Government Financial Manger (CGFM)
Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
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Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
Towson University
- 9 months
Education
I was a mentor to a student in the College of Business and Economics as part of the MentHER Program. MentHER is a “pay-it-forward” program that combines networking and mentorship among women of various age groups to support the growth, education and empowerment of college women and high school girls in the Baltimore area.
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Mentor
AICPA
- 1 year 1 month
Education
As a mentor with the AICPA mentoring program I mentored two college students where I provided guidance on area such as job search and preparation, CPA exam preparation, and personal branding.
Publications
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Continuing Education: A Vital Component of an Accountant's Professional Development Toolkit
New Jersey Society of CPAs Magazine
Page 19 of publication
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ESG 101: The Benefits and Why It’s Growing in Importance
New Jersey Society of CPAs Magazine
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How to Prepare for the Digital Hiring Process of the Future
ISACA Now Blog
"As the world battles a global pandemic, organizations have increased the use of technology to recruit, hire and onboard employees." Jessica E. McClain, CPA, CISA, PMP, CGFM writes about how professionals can adjust to this evolving environment.
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Audit Findings, Now What?
Armed Forces Comptroller Volume 63, Number 4 | Fall 2018
As the Department of Defense undergoes its first ever Department-wide consolidated financial statement audit, having the proper infrastructure in place to efficiently and effectively remediate audit findings will be vital to demonstrating audit commitment and success..
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Top 3 Advantages of Mentorship in the Workplace
Armed Forces Comptroller, Volume 61, Number 4 | Fall 2016
Mentoring is a time-tested, cost effective developmental tool an organization can implement to facilitate the sharing of skills, insight, knowledge, and experiences. It can provide many benefits to all those involved. A mentor can have a major impact on a protégé's professional career and this can encourage employee engagement which consequently increases employee retention and productivity.
Projects
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AICPA Learning Champions Program
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I was part of Association's continuing effort to explore new and innovative approaches to enhance the quality of content, as well as the engagement and delivery of learning solutions that are designed to enable behavior change and drive business outcomes. I helped to champion the future growth and overall success of the Association's learning portfolio.
As a Learning Champion I:
- Provided feedback on the quality of content and overall learning experience on various courses on topics…I was part of Association's continuing effort to explore new and innovative approaches to enhance the quality of content, as well as the engagement and delivery of learning solutions that are designed to enable behavior change and drive business outcomes. I helped to champion the future growth and overall success of the Association's learning portfolio.
As a Learning Champion I:
- Provided feedback on the quality of content and overall learning experience on various courses on topics such as Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, RPA, Blockchain, and ESG
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AICPA Pre-Certification Core Competency Framework Working Group
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A working group was established to update the AICPA Core Competency Framework. I was the Group Coordinator for updating the competencies for the Professional Pillar, which became Leadership Competencies in the final framework.
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) CPA Exam Practice Analysis survey
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I was part of a project of validating proposed content to be included in a new CPA Exam Blueprint for the CPA Evolution-aligned CPA Examination to be launched in January 2024.
Based on my background and experience, I was selected to review and rate my agreement with content for the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) / Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) CPA Exam Core/Discipline section pair.
Honors & Awards
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2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor
The award was created by CPA Practice Advisor, and is jointly administered by the AICPA & CIMA and CPA Practice Advisor to promote and support the success of women leaders as part of its broader mission of sustaining the profession.
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George Wallace National Achievement in Non-Profit Award
NABA Inc.
Honoree exemplifies excellence, leadership, and dedication within the non-profit sector. Honoree is a current lifetime or NABA member and holds a position of prominence or significant responsibility within a non-profit organization, possess a CPA or other relevant certification, has made significant contributions to the field, and is actively involved in other professional and community organizations.
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2023 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 in th Accounting Profession
CPA Practice Advisor
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which…
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which extends the visibility of the profession outside the workplace.
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2023 Association Forum Forty Under 40
Association Forum
The Forty Under 40 Program recognizes individuals that represent the nation’s top 40 professionals from across the association and nonprofit industries. Recipients were selected based on their extraordinary career accomplishments, commitment to the industry, and their continued pursuit to advance the professional practice of association management.
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2023 Nonprofit CFO Rising Star
Association Trends
Each year the Nonprofit CFO Awards recognize the often-unsung leadership role that finance, and operational leaders have in the important works nonprofits do, working generally behind the scenes as key supporters of CEOs, senior management, and boards to keep the organization moving forward.
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2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor
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2022 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 In the Accounting Profession
CPA Practice Advisor
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which…
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which extends the visibility of the profession outside the workplace.
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2022 DCA Live Non Profit CFO Star
DCA Live
DCA Live is pleased to honor a group of DC-area Non Profit CFOs who have made extraordinary contributions to the growth and health of their organizations over the past 12 months in this challenging economic environment. This group was nominated by their peers in non profit finance and selected for their excellence and leadership.
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2022 Outstanding Accounting Leader of the Year
NABA - DC Chapter
This is awarded to a member or ally who has demonstrated continuous support of NABA and its programs. Who holds a position of prominence or significant responsibility and actively serves in other community organizations.
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2022 Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40
Washington Business Journal
They're leading some of the area's top businesses — and they're not even 40. Our 40 Under 40 Awards honor the next generation of Greater Washington business elite. This an annual list of the younger generation's who's who among entrepreneurs, financiers, C-suite insiders, nonprofit executives, attorneys and other corporate leaders.
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Controller of the Year - 2021 (Winner: Not-for-Profit category)
Controller's Council
The annual Controller of the Year Awards™ program recognizes effectiveness and results of Controllers and related roles/titles (CFOs, Chief Accounting Officers, Comptrollers, VP Accounting, etc.).
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2021 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 In the Accounting Profession
CPA Practice Advisor
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which…
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which extends the visibility of the profession outside the workplace
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2021 MACPA Women to Watch Award Winner - Emerging Leader
Maryland Association of CPAs
Launched in 2014 by the American Institute of CPAs, the awards highlight the accomplishments and contributions of women in the CPA profession and demonstrate to emerging female leaders that success is not out of reach.
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40 Under 40 Black CPA Award Winner
Black CPA Centennial Celebration
Black CPA Centennial recognized 40 outstanding Black CPAs with its special 40 Under 40 Black CPA Award. These remarkable individuals are active mentors and leaders, untiring advocates, driven changemakers, and an
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2021 Very Important Professional List Honoree
Maryland The Daily Record
The VIP List recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in Maryland. Winners are selected based on professional accomplishments, community service and the impact of their achievements. A list of winners is below.
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2021 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award
AICPA
The AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award in Honor of Maximo Mukelabai recognizes a young CPA who personifies an unwavering commitment as demonstrated through successful practices, involvement in and contributions for the interest of the accounting profession.
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Practice Ignition's Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2020
Practice Ignition
Those included in the list came from all corners of the globe and ranked among the highest on our anonymised scoring system which took into account:
- Dedication to promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and beyond
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2020 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 In the Accounting Profession
CPA Practice Advisor
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which…
The award recognizes 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession. The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing the accounting profession through their exemplary leadership, their innovative thinking, their collaborative efforts to provide unity to the profession across the generations, and their community outreach which extends the visibility of the profession outside the workplace.
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2020 Leading Women Award Winner
Maryland The Daily Record
Leading Women recognizes women age 40 or younger for the tremendous accomplishments they have made so far in their careers. They are selected by a panel of judges based on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to inspiring change.
Organizations
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Omicron Delta Kappa Society & Education Foundation
National Treasurer
- Present- Chairs the Finance Committee, which includes the Audit, Budget, and Investment Subcommittees. Additionally, serves as a member of the Executive Committee. - Helps, along with the CEO, keep Board of Trustees informed of important financial events, trends, and issues. - Ensures the Board regularly monitors the Society's financial performance and risks.
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Towson University Accounting Advisory Board
Board Member
- PresentThe mission of the board is to act as an external business advisory board to support the achievement and continued fulfillment of the stated mission of the Towson University Department of Accounting. The board also serves as an advisory group to the chair of the Department of Accounting.
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Greater Washington Society of CPAs
Board Governor
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AICPA Council
Member-At-Large
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Maryland Association of CPAs Foundation
Board Member
-I serve on the MACPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Committee
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AICPA Foundation Board of Trustees
Trustee Board Member
-- Provides oversight of funds of the Foundation through attending funding requests meetings and reviewing grant funding proposals. - Judges scholarship applications for annual scholarship opportunities funded by the Foundation.
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AICPA Student Recruitment Committee
Committee Member
-The Student Recruitment Committee’s mission is to encourage and support the recruitment of talented and ethical students to become CPAs.
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Maryland 529
Board Member
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AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Commitee
Committee Member
-Served on the Social Media sub-committee, which was charged with ensuring that WIEC's mission, vision, initiatives, and accomplishments were shared broadly and had expanded reach.
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