Bronach Branan is a Senior Manager with over 15 years of public accounting experience. In addition, she has 10 years of private industry experience, gained in London and Ireland, serving clients in telecommunications, media technology and banking. She has performed management consulting with “Big 4” firms, specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation.
Bronach’s international and domestic industry knowledge provides audit and assurance services to the firm’s hospitality, construction, government contracting and employee benefit plan clients, to include various types of retirement plans with assets ranging from $2 million to $2 billion, including entities required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She oversees the firm’s engagements through planning and implementing project design and strategy, directing and reviewing fieldwork and managing the financial reporting aspects of the jobs.
Bronach is passionate about continuous improvement and uses her broad experience to provide consulting services related to process optimization using a variety of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control), RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and FEMA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). She leads the firm’s internal Audit & Assurance Operational Excellence Team and serves as a firm resource on new auditing approaches as well as audit efficiency initiatives. She is also involved in developing and conducting department training.
An active member of the community, Bronach participates in various volunteer activities as a member of Impact 100 Greater Peninsula, a member of the LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network (LPAN) leadership team, having graduated the LEAD Peninsula program in 2022, an advisory board member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Newport News and the Treasurer of her neighborhood Homeowners Association. She is a past Treasurer of the Southern Children’s Advocacy Center in Tucson, Arizona.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, VSCPA
- VSCPA Tidewater Chapter
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK (CIMA)
- Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics from Queens University Belfast in Northern Ireland
- Master of Science in Finance from Queens University Belfast in Northern Ireland
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2021)
ARTICLES:
Navigating Compliance and Regulatory Risks for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations have unique missions and purposes, often dedicated to bettering society. However, even the best-intentioned organizations can face significant compliance and regulatory risks if they’re not proactive in managing their responsibilities. Explore three major areas of compliance risk and strategies to help nonprofits navigate them effectively.
Managing Programmatic Risk in Nonprofit Organizations: Key Considerations for Success
In the nonprofit world, delivering impactful services and achieving program goals are paramount. Yet, as with any sector, nonprofits face specific risks that can impede […]
Understanding Operational Risk in Nonprofits: Key Challenges and How to Address Them
Learn about the unique set of operational risks that nonprofit organizations face and how they can significantly impact their ability to serve their communities and achieve their mission.
3 Questions to Ask About Your Core Processes
When inefficiencies are holding your company back, it’s time for process optimization. In this article, discover three simple questions that can help uncover process optimization opportunities, like cost reduction, employee engagement, and more.
Business Process Optimization Strategies to Foster Agility, Efficiency, and Innovation
From eliminating inefficiencies to maximizing customer satisfaction, process optimization drives operational excellence amid evolving market demands. In this article, discover how to minimize waste, enhance value streams, and foster continuous improvement within your organization.
How Effective Leaders Get Teams on Board with Change Initiatives
Employee insights about systemic problems and purpose-driven solutions are highly valuable to the change management process. In this article, discover how to involve employees in the transformation process in order to gain buy-in and leverage powerful insights that foster continuous improvement within your organization.
5 Target-State Questions for Construction Organizations Developing a Process Optimization Plan
Discover 5 questions that organizations can use to focus the journey of optimizing critical processes to drive growth, minimize costs, and enhance employee and customer satisfaction.
Avoid the 7 Common Pitfalls of Process Optimization Projects
Process optimization can be a game-changer for your business by boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall performance. However, beginning without a clear plan can lead to unexpected roadblocks and disappointing results.
Podcast | Business Process Optimization
Bronach Branan leads PBMares’ Internal Audit and Assurance Operational Excellence team, making her an excellent guest to discuss her area of expertise: Business Process Optimization.
Lean Thinking: Minimizing Waste and Maximizing Value Streams
From eliminating inefficiencies to maximizing customer satisfaction, Lean Thinking drives operational excellence amid evolving market demands. In this article, discover how to minimize waste, enhance value streams, and foster continuous improvement within your organization.
3 Best Practices for Overcoming Operational Resistance to Change
Operational resistance to change can derail a change initiative before it even begins. In this article, discover how to overcome operational resistance to change and foster continuous improvement within your organization.
Which Business Challenges Can Process Optimization Solve?
When inefficiencies are holding your company back, it’s time for process optimization. In this article, discover the five most common business challenges that can be managed through process optimization, like cost reduction, employee engagement, and more.
Virginia Enterprise Zones: Are You in the Zone?
Were you aware that the Commonwealth of Virginia appropriates grant funding for companies that invest in certain areas in the state? The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to encourage rejuvenation of certain towns and cities and is willing to award funding for the rehabilitation, expansion or new construction of real estate and/or creation of higher wage jobs.