Manager Spotlight: Get to Know Marc Roedel
Marc Roedel, CPA, was recently promoted to manager. Marc said about his promotion, “I’m very excited. I feel like I’ve found a home here at Yeo & Yeo. I love how our company provides quality service to our clients, and I look forward to continuing that in my new role.”
Let’s learn about Marc and his insights on a career in accounting.
Tell me about your career path.
I previously worked at another CPA firm as an auditor and bounced around from job to job with no rhyme or reason as to what industry my clients were in. While it gave me experience in many different areas, I wanted the opportunity to specialize more. I was at the point where I wanted to have a family and be home more rather than traveling. Accepting a position at Yeo & Yeo was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Here, I can work on projects I enjoy at an office only 15 minutes from home. I also can work from home and am given opportunities to specialize in industries I am interested in. This flexibility allows me to spend valuable time with my family while also working with clients on projects that I am passionate about.
How has the firm supported your work-life presence?
I’ve felt support at Yeo & Yeo from day one with work-life balance. People here really want you to take time off. It isn’t just words. My wife and I just had our second child, and I was able to take extended time off, something I didn’t think would be possible. Multiple people chipped in to help pick up some of my work so I could spend that time with my family. It is a great team atmosphere where we genuinely care about each other and the things happening in our lives outside of work.
What advice would you give to an aspiring accountant progressing in their career?
Soak up as much information as possible, go to client meetings with your superiors, and see how the partners talk with clients and approach different questions and situations. Also, be ready to learn as our profession is constantly changing.
What makes being an accountant fun?
Accounting isn’t just looking at numbers. It is fun helping our clients with their needs and being their trusted, go-to advisors. Our consulting department also does a lot of fun activities throughout the year like outings and team-building events. We have a lot of fun together.
Marc holds a Master of Business Administration from the DeVos Graduate School of Management. His areas of expertise include business consulting, financial reporting and tax planning with an emphasis on the manufacturing and construction sectors. He is a member of the Home Builders Association of Saginaw. In the community, Marc serves as treasurer of the Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association and is a committee member for Messiah Lutheran Church. He is based in the firm’s Saginaw office.