Jennifer Morris, CPA
Jennifer founded Morris Accounting and Advisory in 2021 after realizing her passion for helping small businesses achieve their full potential. She believes firmly that an owner’s ability to evaluate relevant financial data in real-time is critical to the growth and success of a small business. Jennifer’s passion for customer service and her commitment to partnership with her clients is a key driver of their success.
Prior to founding Morris Accounting and Advisory, Jennifer began her career as an auditor at EY. Following her time at EY, Jennifer worked as a fund administration professional specializing in both real estate and venture capital. Her time advising emerging fund managers in the venture capital industry sparked her passion to help other small businesses thrive by delivering the support they need to take their business to the next level.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from Southern Methodist University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.
Marissa joined Morris Accounting and Advisory in 2023. Prior to joining Morris Accounting and Advisory, Marissa worked in audit at BDO and in finanical reporting for two fortune 500 companies. Her experience building workflows, training her teammates, and her dedication to excellent client service is an asset to our clients.
Marissa has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from Southern Methodist University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.
Marissa Berenson, Operations Manager
Jackie Cherkas, Director - Venture Capital
Jackie Cherkas joined Morris Accounting and Advisory in 2023. She began her career at PwC, bringing five years of experience in financial statement audits of private funds. From there, she has been providing accounting and consulting services to both emerging and well-established venture capital fund managers, most recent being a Senior Controller at Aduro Advisors. With 11+ years of experience in the financial services industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge in fund accounting principles and industry best practices, providing strategic insights overseeing fund operations.
Jackie is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Colorado and holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Accounting from Northern Illinois University.
