Stephanie Roman

Stephanie joined Haefele Flanagan in 2026 with over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, operations, and accounting. Her professional work includes CFO advisory services, financial compilations, grant reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and tax services, with a focus on nonprofit organizations and small privately held businesses.

Stephanie’s areas of expertise include: accounting & financial reporting, business operations & management, process improvement and automation, internal controls and operational risk, and project management.  She helps nonprofit organizations implement accounting and financial frameworks that strengthen operational effectiveness.

Outside of work, Stephanie is a curious reader, science enthusiast, and life-long animal advocate.  When the weather is nice, she enjoys biking with her rescue dog (who wears a helmet for safety!).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Egyptology – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Master of Science in Business Management – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL 

Professional Credentials 

Certificate in Google Project Management
Certificate in Value Chain Management
Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

Affiliations

Association of Nonprofit Accountants & Finance Professionals

Board Member and Treasurer for Local Community Association

CPAmerica, Inc.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

Working closely with our clients to understand their challenges and find solutions that truly make a difference. At Haefele Flanagan, our collaborative and supportive team culture, combined with a commitment to high‑quality work, drives everything we do.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

As a child, I wanted to grow up and save the world.  Today, I fulfill that dream by helping our nonprofit clients advance and sustain their missions.

Words to live by: 

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. – Isaac Asimov