Mollene B. Benison, CPA

Partner
Director, Financial Assurance Services

I work hard to be an integrated part of my client’s business and strive to play a significant role in their success. This is achieved through developing close long standing relationships and working hard to find winning solutions for challenging situations.

Mollene is DeJoy’s Financial Assurance Practice Leader.  She mainly focuses on providing assurance, consulting, and financial reporting services to organizations operating in the financial services industry including broker-dealers and registered investment advisors.   More specifically she has complex expertise surrounding Service Organization Control (SOC) engagements, SEC regulatory compliance, business combinations and employee benefit plans.

Mollene’s broad background, going from an international public accounting firm to a regional accounting firm, gives her diverse knowledge of both public and private businesses, operating in a variety of industries.  She has thorough knowledge of the interworking of a company, outside of their financial environment, allowing her to consult on a variety of issues that may be at the forefront of how business decisions are made.    Due to her expertise, client service and leadership skills Mollene was awarded the Forty Under 40 award from the Rochester Business Journal, and has been named a Women to Watch by the Democrat & Chronicle.

  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting SUNY Geneseo

  • Certified Public Accountant – State of New York

Education & Certificates

  • Board of Directors & Audit Committee Member, Geneseo Foundation and SUNY Geneseo Business Advisory Council

  • Board of Directors, Rochester Area Community Foundation

  • Audit Committee Chair, Rochester Area Community Foundation

  • Vice Chair Board of Directors, Summit Federal Credit Union

  • Investment Committee, YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County

Community Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • New York State Society of CPAs Member

Professional Affiliations

Mollene resides in Henrietta with her husband Dan and their daughter.  In her free time, she likes to golf and spend time with her family.

Beyond DeJoy & Co.

Services

  • Financial Assurance Services