Most Cincinnati Bengals fans only recognize the players on the field. Johanna L. Kappner, CPA, may not score touchdowns, but she does play a major role as the Controller for the Cincinnati Bengals professional football team.
Most people just see the games and they see it as a very simple organization.
But it is really complex and, in my position, I get to touch every aspect of the business in some way, shape or form. I want to stress the importance of networking. Kappner began her career as a CPA in 1989 with KPMG Peat Marwick. After working there for six years, she had made some connections and accepted a Corporate Tax Manager position with Baldwin Piano and Organ Company. Because of those key contacts, she was tipped off about the open position with the Cincinnati Bengals.