Our Team

Rachel Maloney - Founder & CEO

Service Expertise

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Business & CFO Consulting

  • Non-Profit organizations

  • Small Businesses

  • Tax Planning

  • Tax Preparation

Background & Experience

Rachel is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, taxation, outsourced CFO services, and more. With her deep knowledge of accounting and finance, experience as a small business owner, and hands-on experience working in corporate positions ranging from Senior Accountant to Controller to Vice President, Rachel understands issues that small and medium-sized businesses face today.

Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Raruzen Accounting. She works with small business and individual clients on taxation, accounting, business growth and efficiency strategies, business startup consulting, and more, all resulting in thousands of dollars saved in aggregate. Rachel believes in a collaborative approach where clients take an active part in executing strategies she proposes, and then enjoy results achieved.

Rachel serves as the firm’s small business specialist, working closely with entrepreneurs to help them develop strategic accounting systems to make more informed business decisions to grow their organizations effectively.

Rachel is passionate about working with business owners to help them meet their organizational goals and create opportunities. Her educational background includes a diploma in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration.

Professional & Community Service Involvement

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Member of the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce

  • Treasurer of a local Cub Scout pack

  • Board Member of Hope for Grieving Families

  • Board Member of Blossom, Inc.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rachel provides high-quality, very professional financial services, plus she truly cares about our company and the needs in the community.

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LISA FLEMMING

Executive Director

Rachel is one of my favorite persons to work with.  She leads her team by understanding the motivations of her team members that work directly under her supervision. To me, she’s very intelligent and has many polished attributes that make her a unique and great leader. I consider myself a lucky person to have the chance to gain a lot of valuable knowledge and skills from her directly. I believe that she will be a great addition to any organization that partners with her and her firm for any accounting and tax needs!

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LOC NGUYEN

Budget Analyst

Rachel has been a tremendous help navigating the logistics necessary to start a small business. She has helped us identify and complete the steps to establish a legitimate organization. I am a creative who formed a nonprofit motion picture company. I understand story development, managing the production process, and fueling the creative spirit of aspiring production artists. I need support and guidance in accounting, networking, and establishing a sustainable entity. That’s where Rachel excels. I am so thankful to have Rachel as a partner to quickly get us started structuring the vital one, three, and five-year business plan to bring our dream to fruition. I recommend any entrepreneur who is serious about establishing professional independence partner with Rachel to make their dream a reality.

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CHAD REYNOLDS

Executive Director and Founder

I have known Rachel for nearly two years.  I am most impressed by her understanding of and ability to train on the specific issues that small businesses have with their accounting practices.  Rachel has a genuine commitment to improving the bottom line of small businesses and it has been a great pleasure working with her. I highly recommend partnering with her!

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SABRINA GRAY

Executive Director

Rachel has excellent tax knowledge and is great to work with.  She was always diligent and looking out for the best interest of the company.  I highly recommend Rachel, as well as her accounting firm.

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MARK SMEATON

Chief Financial Officer

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