Stefanie Foster is a Partner in RubinBrown’s Assurance Services Group and a member of the firm’s Professional Standards Group, where she focuses on audit quality and methodology. She brings more than 15 years of experience in accounting and auditing, with deep expertise in data and analytics, internal controls (including SOX compliance), and the implementation of System of Quality Management (SoQM) standards.

Prior to joining RubinBrown, Stefanie served in a national leadership role within a Big Four firm, where she specialized in audit methodology, learning and development, internal inspections, and global monitoring. She has worked extensively with private, pre-IPO, and public companies, particularly in the technology sector (including SaaS), consumer goods and retail, and across the private equity and venture capital industries.

Stefanie has been instrumental in driving the adoption of innovative audit technologies, including the use of AI and advanced analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Washington and is known for her practical approach to audit innovation, her commitment to mentoring high-performing teams, and her leadership in fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement.