Tracy Lonstein, Cpa, Mpa
About Tracy Lonstein, Cpa, Mpa
Tracy Lonstein is a CPA and MPA who has served as a Supervisor at Marcum LLP since 2020, focusing on accounting services for government contractor clients. With a diverse background in nonprofit management and accounting, she has held various roles in organizations such as Raffa, P.C. and Rebuilding Together.
Work at Marcum
Tracy Lonstein has been serving as a Supervisor at Marcum LLP since 2020. In this role, she operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore area, focusing on providing accounting services to clients. Her responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Lonstein transitioned to Marcum LLP following the merger of Raffa, P.C., where she previously worked as a Senior Accountant.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Lonstein holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from the University of Virginia, which she pursued from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Nonprofit Management from Indiana University Bloomington between 2008 and 2010. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Philosophy from the University of Hartford, achieved from 1997 to 2001.
Background
Tracy Lonstein's career spans various roles in accounting and nonprofit management. She began her professional journey as a Marketing Facilitator with the Peace Corps in Guatemala from 2005 to 2007. Lonstein later worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington as a Lilly Grant Coordinator and Service Corps Fellow from 2008 to 2010. She has also held multiple positions at Raffa, P.C., including Staff Accountant I and II, before returning as a Senior Accountant after the firm's merger with Marcum LLP.
Achievements
During her tenure at Raffa, P.C., Tracy Lonstein implemented reconciliations for month-end close activities using Blackline, a financial automation software platform. She also oversaw 40 local nonprofit organizations, providing coaching and advisory services to their Boards of Directors and executive leadership on strategy and governance. Lonstein has led the development of strategic initiatives and national programming to meet organizational deliverables in her previous roles.