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Orlando, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – Mary Beth Paris, Vice President of Client Reporting for Foundry Commercial, has been recognized by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum among 2023’s ‘Best Bosses’ in the industry, a distinction that spotlights leaders who are not only profoundly accomplished within their field, but who also serve as an inspiration for their organization and the people within it.
“Mary Beth Paris is as good as it gets. She knows her way around a balance sheet, an audit, and leveling up our client’s books as they often come to us in bad shape. She can be depended on for a thorough review of our clients’ financials before they go out the door with an exhaustive eye for solid financial reporting. She is quick to let clients know where they can improve their financial reporting processes even if it’s not within Foundry’s scope of work. She’s a solid practitioner, and our clients quickly see it when they get to spend time with her,” said Scott Renaud, Foundry Commercial’s Chief Operating Officer.
In her role as Vice President of Client Reporting at Foundry, Paris oversees accounting functions for the company. Accounting services are critical for an owner of real estate because they touch everything – tenants, vendors, investors, even the government. Accounting is the common thread that weaves everything together, and under her leadership, Foundry’s Client Accounting Team has become recognized industry-wide among the best accounting teams in the country.
Says colleague and Brokerage Accounting Supervisor Patti Porter, “Mary Beth genuinely cares about the success of her teammates both personally and professionally. Her communication and management style are incredibly honest and forthright, but she approaches teaching opportunities as just that… an opportunity to help others learn. She is at the helm of Foundry’s culture with kindness towards everyone. She makes sure everyone feels included and supported.”
GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum recognizes ‘Best Bosses’ annually to spotlight executives in the industry who lead by example and are inspirational as well as innovative. As described by the publication, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s Best Bosses of 2023 are “… successful, one-in-a-million leaders that are ambitious, display financial prowess and exceptional people skills, and lead by example as inspirational, innovative executives. These respected individuals are not only profoundly accomplished within their field, but they serve as a boon for their organizations and the people within it.”
The March/April 2023 issue of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum includes a special feature about this year’s honorees. Read more here: https://www.globest.com/2023/04/03/best-bosses/.