Mary Jo Taira

Mary Jo Taira is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. Currently serving as a Fractional Controller at Third Road Management LLC since January 2022, Mary Jo has operated as a self-employed Bookkeeping and Accounting Specialist since December 2011. Previously, from July 2018 to August 2021, Mary Jo was the Finance Manager at Minding Your Business, overseeing all financial operations for the consulting firm. Mary Jo's career commenced with auditing roles at KPMG and Ernst & Young, followed by positions as a Personal Financial Planner at American Express Financial Advisors and as a Personal Financial Counselor at Ernst & Young. Mary Jo holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earned in 1987.