Ted Rose, president, CEO and founder of Rose Financial Services (RFS), a finance and accounting outsourcing firm, has been named a 2016 Centers of Influence Awards honoree by SmartCEO.

The Centers of Influence Awards program honors the leadership, innovation, impact and success of the Washington region’s most enterprising accountants, attorneys and bankers. Honorees will be profiled in the September/October issue of SmartCEO Magazine and celebrated at an October 11 awards ceremony at the National Press Club.

An RFS client nominated Rose for the honor.

A pioneer in finance and accounting outsourcing, RFS is focused on helping clients succeed in their missions by improving their financial performance through financial clarity. With Ted’s leadership, the company coined the termed “Accounting Outsourcing” in early 1995, and ensures clients have a cost-effective and scalable financial infrastructure that provides meaningful financial information and guidance that is timely and accurate while minimizing compliance related risks.

“RFS was founded to support a small to mid-sized company’s success by ensuring they had financial clarity through access to financial information and guidance,” said Rose. “I’m excited to be a part of this group of successful innovators to be honored by SmartCEO.”

SmartCEO strives to educate, inspire and connect CEOs like Rose through its award-winning magazine, events and online resources.

“These Centers of Influence deserve this distinguished honor—and the meaningful words provided by their CEO nominators. Their stories are truly remarkable,” said Jaime Nespor-Zawmon, President of SmartCEO.

About Rose Financial Services

Rose Financial Services is the Premier U. S. Based Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Firm™ serving clients worldwide through our shared service center in Rockville, Maryland. RFS is focused on helping clients succeed in their own missions by improving their financial performance by providing Financial Clarity. RFS ensures clients have a cost-effective and scalable financial infrastructure that provides meaningful financial information and guidance that is timely and accurate while minimizing compliance related risks. Learn more about RFS at www.RoseFinancial.com.

About Smart CEO Awards Programs and Events

SmartCEO awards programs celebrate entrepreneurship and the achievements of businesses throughout the region. Winners and finalists of each awards program are profiled in SmartCEO Magazine and at SmartCEO.com and celebrated at high-energy, executive-level events that bring their stories to life. Each event incorporates exclusive networking, upscale cocktail hours, renowned speakers, inspiring videos and, of course, awards recognition.