Meghan Besche, Cpa
About Meghan Besche, Cpa
Meghan Besche is a Senior Accountant specializing in compliance at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she manages annual risk analysis and internal control testing. With a background in accounting and finance, she has held various accounting roles across multiple organizations since 2004.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Meghan Besche serves as a Senior Accountant in Compliance at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she is responsible for managing the annual processes of risk analysis, documentation review, and testing of internal controls. Her work ensures the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of financial information for various stakeholders, including the Department of Energy, external auditors, and management.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to her current role, Meghan Besche accumulated significant experience in accounting across various organizations. She worked at Stevenson University as an Accounts Payable Manager and Senior Accountant from 2012 to 2016. Before that, she served as a Senior Accountant at Education Affiliates from 2006 to 2011 and held positions at Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties LLC as an Associate Accountant and Credit Specialist from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Meghan Besche has a diverse educational background. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Loyola University Maryland, which she began in 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she studied Biological/Biosystems Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering between 1998 and 2002.
Achievements in Compliance and Risk Management
In her professional career, Meghan Besche has participated in a large-scale financial system conversion project for an S&P 500 corporation, focusing on ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Her role in this project highlights her expertise in compliance and risk management, which she applies in her current position to uphold financial integrity and accountability.