Roger took his experience from Arthur Anderson and quickly moved into the private sector as an in house accountant for an 8(a) small disadvantaged business in Arlington, VA while attaining his CPA license. Roger worked his way to the position of Director of Finance & Contract Administration for a government contractor that had grown from 13 employees to more than 300. His responsibilities included all financial accounting functions including management of accounting staff, proposal development, financial reporting and monthly closings, budgeting and cost analysis, GAAP compliance, banking and investments.