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Kimberly O'Brien
USF Accounting Circle, Board Member


“Success is Significance.”

Kim began her career as an Auditor and worked in public accounting for 8 years in local, regional and national firms. Her focus included both public and private companies, with industry expertise encompassing healthcare, manufacturing, agribusiness, telecommunications, retail, automotive, restaurant, and not-for-profit sectors. Kim transitioned out of public as an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton to accept the role of CFO at Mental Health Care, Inc. During her three year tenure, she focused on developing strategic internal management reporting, implementing & updating financial policies and internal controls, implementing systems, and instituting a 401(k) plan. As a result of her efforts, she was recognized as 2008’s CFO of the Year in the Not-for-Profit category by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. She is now at Taylor White Consulting and works within many industries to match competent, experienced consultants suitable to her clients’ needs.

Kim received her Bachelor of Science Degree and fifth year requirements from the University of South Florida in December 1995, and is a licensed CPA in the State of Florida. She is proud to be a lifetime member of the USF Alumni Association, as well as the 2007/2008 Chair of the USF Accounting Circle Board and a member of the USF School of Accountancy’s Advisory Council. She also volunteers on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors and previously served on the Executive Committee as Treasurer. Kim is a graduate of Leadership Tampa, Class of 2007.